Where does the harness go on a carburetor?
The carburetor does not have any wires that connect to the top of it. The harness that came with the carburetor replaces the existing harness on the engine. Follow the old harness back to the right side of the engine where it plugs in. Disconnect the old harness and plug in the new one.
How to troubleshoot a small engine carburetor?
So how do you troubleshooting a small engine carburetor? The most common issue with all small engine carburetors is gumming (old gas), cleaning the carb usually solves the problem. Typical carburetor related problems include: Tank – Outlet hole inside the tank blocks with grit stopping or slowing fuel flowing to the carburetor
How do you hook up a new carburetor?
Follow the old harness back to the right side of the engine where it plugs in. Disconnect the old harness and plug in the new one. Then follow any wire left on the old harness to see where it plugs in. Usually under the blower housing on the ignition coil. Once you find where it connects, remove the old connector and plug in the new one.
What should I do if my carburetor wont drain?
Remove the fuel bowl drain bolt, which on some models its also the fuel solenoid. Your bowl may have a bolt or two screws, and in some cases the whole bowl will come off. Allow the fuel in the carburettor to drain out, catch in a suitable container and have some old rags handy.
Where are the wires on a carburetor harness?
The hookup on the top, are not cables or wires as such They are wire like coat hanger thickness. they control or toggle the gas or I don’t know what. The harness you speak of is for the solenoid on the bottom of the carb.
So how do you troubleshooting a small engine carburetor? The most common issue with all small engine carburetors is gumming (old gas), cleaning the carb usually solves the problem. Typical carburetor related problems include: Tank – Outlet hole inside the tank blocks with grit stopping or slowing fuel flowing to the carburetor
Follow the old harness back to the right side of the engine where it plugs in. Disconnect the old harness and plug in the new one. Then follow any wire left on the old harness to see where it plugs in. Usually under the blower housing on the ignition coil. Once you find where it connects, remove the old connector and plug in the new one.
Remove the fuel bowl drain bolt, which on some models its also the fuel solenoid. Your bowl may have a bolt or two screws, and in some cases the whole bowl will come off. Allow the fuel in the carburettor to drain out, catch in a suitable container and have some old rags handy.