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Wisconsin — Carburetor Bowl Cover Disassembly

A Wisconsin service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • It is important that upon reassembly this same relationship is retained regarding throttle plate positioning.

Procedure

  1. 1. Remove the three assembly screws (2) that hold the bowl cover to the bowl.
  2. 2. Separate the bowl cover assembly (1) from the bowl assembly.
  3. 3. Remove float axle (13) and float (12).
  4. 4. Remove bowl cover gasket (16).
  5. 5. Remove the fuel valve needle and seat (15) with gasket (14). Remove the fuel valve seat. Use tool C161-85.
  6. 6. Remove idle adjusting screw needle (3) and spring (4).
  7. 7. Remove throttle stop screw (5) and spring (6).
  8. 8. Hold bowl cover inverted with mounting flange to operator's right. Note that the closed throttle plate slopes down and away from the operator and that there is a mark stamped on the high side of the throttle plate. It is important that upon reassembly this same relationship is retained.
  9. 9. Hold throttle shaft in the closed position, remove throttle plate screw and lockwasher (11) and throttle plate (10).
  10. 10. Remove throttle shaft and lever (9).
  11. 11. With screwdriver, or similar tool, remove the throttle shaft dust seal retainer (8) and rubber shaft seal (7).

Tools required

  • C161-85 Fuel Valve Seat Wrench

Specs & torque values

  • Repair kit K-2113 for model 72Y6 carburetor 12810A

Source: manual:carb.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.