Carburetor Service - Mikuni (260700, 261700) - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

Identifying Main Jets (161400)
Model Series Standard Jet High Altitude Jet
Before 100
90091033
After 107.5
90090933
Carburetor Service - Mikuni
(260700, 261700)
CAUTION: Do not use wires, drills or other
devices to clean out metering holes or passages.
NOTE
: Use compressed air at a moderate
pressure setting (5-7 PSI). Blow in both
directions to clean out all openings and
passages.
92.5
102.5
These carburetors are equipped with two styles
of choke shafts:
To remove plastic choke shaft and plate:
To remove metal choke shaft and plate:
Replacement carburetors may have a spring
detent that will hold the choke closed.
Fig. 94
• Plastic shaft with snap-in choke plate
• Metal shaft with screw-mounted choke
plate.
1. Rotate choke shaft to wide open position.
2. Pull choke plate out of choke shaft and
lever.
3. Remove choke shaft and lever, return
spring (when used) and foam washer.
1. Rotate choke shaft and lever closed.
2. Hold choke closed. Remove two screws
holding choke plate.
3. Remove plate.
4. Release tension on choke shaft.
5. Remove choke shaft and lever, return
spring and seal assembly.
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