DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a carburetor float bowl gasket on Honda small engines. The most common reason for replacing a gasket is if the carburetor is leaking fuel.
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: 10mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the gaskets on the carburetor float bowl first make sure the engine has cooled.
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Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting and close the fuel valve.
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Press the retaining tabs down to release the air housing cover and set the cover and air filter aside
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Use a 10mm socket to unthread the mounting bolts securing the air filter housing and carburetor.
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Detach the filter housing from the breather tube.
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Next, release the retaining clamp and detach the fuel line from the carburetor.
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Disconnect the throttle return spring and the governor rod to release the carburetor.
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Use a 10mm wrench to unthread the screw securing the carburetor bowl.
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Lift off the bowl and remove the old gasket.
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Install the new bowl gasket by aligning it in the groove.
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Remove the old gasket from the bowl screw and slide on the new gasket.
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Replace the bowl then thread and tighten the screw to secure.
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Reinstall the carburetor by first connecting the governor rod and throttle return spring to the throttle arm.
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Attach the fuel line and secure with the clamp.
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Next, attach the breather tube to the air filter housing.
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Insert the mounting bolts through the housing.
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Slide on the air cleaner gasket followed by the carburetor.
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Now slide on the air guide gasket followed by the choke control assembly.
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Slide on the intake gasket then thread the bolts into the engine and tighten to secure.
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Replace the air filter in the housing then align the lower cover tabs with the housing and snap the upper tabs into place.
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With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug open the fuel valve and your engine should be ready for use.