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Tecumseh Carburetor Troubleshooting Guide

This document provides troubleshooting information for Tecumseh carburetors. It lists potential issues with series 1 float carburetors, series 3 and 4 float carburetors, dual system carburetors, and diaphragm carburetors. Common problems include leaky gaskets, worn throttle/choke parts, restricted fuel or air flow, and damaged needles, floats, or diaphragms. The document also gives tips for identifying carburetor types and instructions for maintenance procedures like float adjustment and servicing welch plugs.

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Tecumseh Carburetor Troubleshooting Guide

This document provides troubleshooting information for Tecumseh carburetors. It lists potential issues with series 1 float carburetors, series 3 and 4 float carburetors, dual system carburetors, and diaphragm carburetors. Common problems include leaky gaskets, worn throttle/choke parts, restricted fuel or air flow, and damaged needles, floats, or diaphragms. The document also gives tips for identifying carburetor types and instructions for maintenance procedures like float adjustment and servicing welch plugs.

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Tecumseh Carburettor

Troubleshooting

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CARBURETOR TROUBLESHOOTING
Table of Contents – Page 1 of 1

INTRODUCTION

HOW TO IDENTIFY A TECUMSEH CARBURETOR

SERIES 1 (2-7 H.P.) FLOAT CARBURETORS


LEAKY CARBURETOR GASKETS
THROTTLE AND/OR CHOKE SHAFT WORN
THROTTLE AND/OR CHOKE SPRINGS NOT FUNCTIONING
FUEL INLET IS PLUGGED OR LOOSE
DIRTY, STUCK, OR DAMAGED NEEDLE AND SEAT
DAMAGED OR LEAKY "O" RINGS
MAIN NOZZLE RESTRICTED OR PLUGGED
DAMAGED AND/OR WORN HINGE PIN OR FLOAT OR IMPROPER FLOAT HEIGHT
FUEL PICK-UP RESTRICTED OR PLUGGED
DAMAGED OR INCORRECT FUEL ADJUSTMENT NEEDLES
RESTRICTED OR PLUGGED AIR BLEED OR IDLE SYSTEM
RESTRICTED IDLE AND/OR SECONDARY DISCHARGE PORTS
RESTRICTED OR PLUGGED ATMOSPHERIC VENT

SERIES III AND IV FLOAT CARBURETORS

DUAL SYSTEM CARBURETORS

DIAPHRAGM CARBURETORS
LEAKY CARBURETOR GASKETS
THROTTLE AND/OR CHOKE SHAFT WORN
THROTTLE AND/OR CHOKE SPRING NOT FUNCTIONING
WHEN FUEL INLET IS PLUGGED OR LOOSE
DIRTY, STUCK, OR DAMAGED NEEDLE & SEAT
CRACKED OR BRITTLE DIAPHRAGM OR IMPROPER POSITIONING OF DIAPHRAGM
FUEL PICK-UP RESTRICTED OR PLUGGED
DAMAGED OR INCORRECT IDLE MIXTURE SCREW
DAMAGED OR INCORRECT MAIN MIXTURE SCREW
RESTRICTED OR PLUGGED AIR BLEED
RESTRICTED IDLE AND/OR SECONDARY DISCHARGE PORTS
STUCK OR DIRTY BALL CHECK
RESTRICTED OR PLUGGED ATMOSPHERIC VENT

CRAFTSMAN CARBURETION SYSTEMS

SERVICING TIPS
CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION
FLOAT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
SERVICING THE VITON SEAT
INSTALLING THE VLTON SEAT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF WELCH PLUGS
PROPER INSTALLATION OF CHOKE AND THROTTLE PLATES ON TECUMSEH
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT FOR ALL "REMOTE OPERATED"

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