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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 09:31 PM
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Need help with 226

Guys, I need some help, I havnt played around much with motors. But after i got my 226 to start up i cant seam to get it to idol properly. Some times ill start it, it runs fine, others ill start it and it will high rev, Could it be the carb ? Like getting to much air ? Whats the best way to tune the carb ? I see at the base of the carn theres a screw, also on the side arm theres a screw that the linkage runs to the gas pedal. o
 
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 10:04 PM
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Cody, I had what sounds like same problem with my F-2. Ross correctly diagnosed it as a worn throttle plate brushing. The flap in the bottom of the carb would **** on and off and give a fast one time and when I unscrewed the throdel linkage it would start idling too slow. You might need to have the carb rebuilt.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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Cody, the screw you're referring to is the 'idle air mixture' adjustment. More of a thumb screw on my 7HT anyways.

The adjustment's too easy.

Start engine, allow it to warm up to normal operating temp, turn screw ~in~ till the motor starts to idle rough, back the screw ~out~ till the idle smooth's out.

Honest, that's it. Take your time with this till you like what you hear. Hope this helps.
 
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