After dismantling the carburetor from the engine, make sure to plug the engine intake hole with rug to prevent other objects to accidentally fall inside.
Before dismantling the carburetor and while the bowl is still filled with fuel, check the accelerator pump to see if it is working good by moving the throttle and see if its spurting fuel from the venturi.
Clean the outside of the carburetor before dismantling to avoid the danger of dirt going inside. It may clogged the jets later on.
If gasoline is the available cleaning agent, always REMEMBER that it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and you must provide adequate ventilation in the working area. The use of electric fan is advisable if there is no free air circulation.
If its your first time, be careful in dismantling. Some parts may fall and you will have a hard time figuring out where it came from.
Clean the jet hole with a small wire and to make sure the holes are not clogged, blow air into the hole from your mouth and feel the air coming out from the other side with your finger.
Make sure that it is thoroughly clean before putting it back together. Change the gaskets with a new one.
I really find this task tricky as well as challenging. I actually appreciate your post since you have detailed how to do it without incurring accidents. Love the pictures too.
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