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Carburetor Flooding

SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION
Excessive fuel flows out of carburetor into manifold.

POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Damaged or improperly installed needle Clean or replace
valve

Improperly adjusted float level Adjust

Debris in needle seat Clean or replace

Excessive fuel pump pressure Replace

Damaged float chamber gasket or loose Tighten or replace
installation screw



Sunken float Adjust or replace