DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor on Honda small engines. The most common reason for replacing the carburetor is when it is clogged, causing the engine to run poorly or not start, and cleaning the carburetor does not fix the problem.
All of the information in this carburetor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: 8mm socket or nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the carburetor on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
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Now depress the tabs to release the air filter cover and pull out the filter element.
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Use an 8mm socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting nuts securing the filter housing.
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Remove the support plate and detach the housing from the breather tube.
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Note the orientation of the fuel lines attached to the carburetor then detach them – be prepared for some fuel to spill out.
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With the lines detached, slide the old carburetor off of the mounting posts.
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You’re now ready to install the new carburetor.
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Confirm that the mounting posts are fully extended and slide the carburetor onto them.
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Attach the fuel lines to the appropriate ports on the new carburetor.
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Confirm that the O-ring is in place in the air filter housing then reposition the housing by inserting the port into the breather tube as you align the housing on the posts.
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Replace the support plate then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure the assembly.
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Replace the air filter element.
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Realign the air filter cover and snap it into place.
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Be aware you may need to reset the idle setting by adjusting the screw.