How to clean a Carburetor (Small engine)

A detailed look at what it takes to get your carburetor cleaned and functional. This is usually the leading cause of small engine problems. If it's really dirty, remove the whole thing from the motor and clean it.

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[MrSub24]

you should mod that i have a moded one but mine is a 12.5

[Fearlessfront]

@MrSub24 yeah, I have an offroad mower that has a modded engine. its a 28 cu. in. briggs flatty.

[TheAdventurestories]

thank you for making this video...it really helps a lot to people like me that dont know much about carbs,but now I have a better idea of what to do

[Fearlessfront]

@TheAdventurestories Glad I could help!

thx for the feedback!

[k6user]

Great Video... although I've got a small generator with what I suspect is a dirty carb, your explanation of the carb workings and cleaning procedure was very helpful. Looking forward to giving this a try later today.

[Fearlessfront]

@k6user thanks! I have to clean a carb every other week it seems like.. then again I have 7 small engines to maintain. they just get gunk in them

[SuperRedneck54]

all the old gas i drain from my tractors gets put in my truck

[IanDigs]

This is an awesome tutorial and you explain everything so well that even the simplest numb nuts (ME) can understand what to do. Huge thanks for saving me a ton of cash down at the garage getting a pro to do the job!

[Tristan102100]

@Fearlessfront i already figured it out...the cylinders were floded. took out the spark plug and it cranked just fine. i made a stupid move leaving the fuel hooked up when i knew the carboretor wasn't that clean... but thanks for the advice anyway! i am shure i will remember it when something else goes wrong!

[Fearlessfront]

@Tristan102100 I bet its either the key switch itself is dead, (happens a lot try spraying some wd-40 into it, sometimes it helps...) or make sure the mower deck engagement lever/switch if off, and the clutch switch. there is also a seat switch too. check or disconnect those first. Maybe re-wire the whole thing..(not that hard I have a "how to" video on it.)

Also make sure you didnt disconnect or break any wires while doing the oil change.

This is assuming it does nothing when u turn the key.