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Float Level

  1. Remove air horn and gasket from top of carburetor. Turn air horn assembly upside down. Measure distance between top of float (at free end), and gasket surface of air horn. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Float Level Adjustment Bend float arm to adjust.
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  2. Bend float arm, as necessary, to obtain correct clearance. DO NOT  bend tab at end of float arm as this will stop float travel to bottom of fuel bowl when empty.
    NOTE: DO NOT  apply pressure against needle when adjusting float.
  3. When adjustment is completed, reinstall air horn and new gasket. Start engine and check for fuel leaks.