How to Clean the Carburetor From a 2-Stroke Motor

Carburetors that work with 2-stroke motors tend to become clogged with sludge and other debris. So, it is very important to clean these carburetors as often as possible. In this way, you keep the carburetor working at the peak of its performance level.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Carburetor cleaner
• Rags
• Air compressor with pointed blower tip

1. Remove the carburetor from the machine and set it on a clean rag on the ground.

2. Spray the carburetor out thoroughly with carburetor cleaner. This will eat up rust, sludge and other contaminants within the assembly. Be sure to get the spray into all the valves and crevices.

3. Wipe the carburetor out with a clean rag, getting it as clean as possible in this way. Use more carburetor cleaner if needed.

4. Take an air compressor with a pointed blowing tip and blow out all the valves within the carburetor. These must be as clean as possible and free of debris for the carburetor to work properly.

5. Wipe off all the seals and edges that connect with the attachment hoses.

6. Reattach the carburetor to the machine.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't be afraid to use the whole can of carburetor cleaner. It's quite cheap and is worth the use in fully cleaning your carburetor.
• Be careful of pinch points when removing and reattaching the carburetor to your machine.

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[polarisboy]

on 11/13/2009 i have a polaris 1999 600 triple xcr my seld runs great when its over 3,000 rpms but under that when you give it gas from idle it bogs down burr burr???