How to Determine if a Carburetor is Clogged?

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DominicLynn
07/30/25 1:26am
To determine if a carburetor is clogged, a common method is to remove the spark plug, place a finger over the spark plug hole, and press the starter lever several times. Then, check for oil stains on the finger to assess whether the carburetor is clogged. Carburetor: A carburetor is a mechanical device that mixes a specific ratio of gasoline with air under the vacuum created by the engine's operation. Function of the Carburetor: As a precision mechanical device, the carburetor utilizes the kinetic energy of the incoming air stream to atomize gasoline. Its critical role in the engine can be likened to the "heart" of the engine. A complete carburetor assembly should include a starting device, idle device, medium-load device, full-load device, and acceleration device.
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