Carburettor Check Sheet GX25 - GX35

Priority check Points : 5 8 9

FUEL

combustion
• Fuel Flow Chart
Elements
COMPRESSION IGNITION
Free play 0.5-2.5 mm.
If the engine will not start, before inspecting the fuel
Swivel Throttle cable end system, check that the engine has sufficient compression
and a strong spark.

AIR 10
Operate primer pump
7

4 9 AIR AIR

8 3

6 2 Engine running

Return In

5
Caution Point
1
Do not adjust idle needle pin The pump and metering Do not apply high air pressure
during carburetor mainte- diaphragms are made of to plastic and rubber parts.
nance. rubber. Rubber deterio-
rates over time, so check
and replace these parts if

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 necessary.

Inspection Fuel filter

Primer Combination
Main jet Metering lever
Inlet needle Fuel inlet Pump Metering Throttle
Shroud
pump valve valve filter diaphragm diaphragm stop screw
point
Throttle stop screw
valve
1.18-1.50 mm.
Check for cracks, holes, tears
and general perishing of the
rubber parts. Clean with a soft brush.

Metering lever Pump body

0.3 mm. valve seat
Fuel filter

Check for cracks Check for cracks Clean the

Replace OK
Clean or replace Check for damage Check for damage Check for crack
If the engine will be stored, or not used for more than 1 month,
Adjust idle speed
Solvent main jet passage Check metering lever distance
Check for wear
of valve and 3,100 ± 200 rpm. drain the fuel to prevent hard starting.
valve seat
1. Drain fuel from tank 2. Drain fuel from 3. Drain fuel from fuel 4. Keep engine in shady
carburetor tank again ventilated storage
Hard to prime with
primer pump
Engine does
not start
Idle speed
is not stable
High speed
is not stable
Engine does not
accelerate Do not use old fuel
Fuel deteriorates quickly
Overflow Old fuel makes engines very difficult to start
Always use fresh fuel