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Adjustments · Zenith 87 carburetor

From a Wisconsin manual covering: HS7D, HS8D, MVH4D, S10, S10D0, S12D, S12D0, S12D2, S14D, S14D2, S7D, S8D…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. Hold bowl cover inverted with mounting flange to operator's right
  2. Measure from machined surface no gasket to top side of float body
  3. Setting should be 61/64 in plus or minus 1/32 in
  4. Bend float lever close to float body with long nosed pliers if needed
  5. Replace float if off more than 1/16 in

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 61/64 in ± 1/32 in

Source: Wisconsin manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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