Float Level (Dry Setting)

NOTE: Dry float setting is a preliminary adjustment only. Final adjustment (wet setting) must be made after carburetor is installed on vehicle.

Remove float bowl. Hold upside-down. Float is adjusted correctly if top of float is parallel with float bowl. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Float Level Adjustment (Dry Setting). This is a Preliminary Setting; Final Adjustment Must Be Made With Carburetor Installed on Engine.
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