Note: The accelerator pump has only two adjustments. Piston-to-shaft pin position is set at factory. Capacity adjustment should be made only if operating arm is replaced.
Pin Position Check
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Remove upper body of carburetor. Turn upper body assembly upside-down.
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Disconnect pump from operating arm.
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Disassemble spring and nylon keeper that retains adjustment pin.
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Check pin position. Refer to specifications. If pin is not in correct hole, remove pin and place in specified position.
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Reassemble nylon retainer, spring and spring retainer. Reinstall into upper body.

Capacity Adjustment (After Pump Arm Replacement)
NOTE: Throttle plates, shafts and lever must be installed to specification to properly adjust new pump arm.
- Remove mechanical fuel bowl vent rod and bracket assembly.
- Remove two expansion plugs (1 brass, 1 aluminum) from air horn over pump arm. This gives access to adjusting screw and pin hole.
NOTE: Penetrate plugs with sharp punch and pry out
- Remove carburetor upper body.
- Remove vacuum piston limiter lever and nylon pump arm from pump lever and shaft assembly.
- Remove pump adjusting screw (5/64” allen wrench) from original nylon pump arm.
- Install adjusting screw in new pump arm. Position so that one full threat of the point end of screw shows below pump arm.
- Install nylon pump lever and shaft assembly with “E” clip.
- Mount upper body to main body.
- Install pump rod into correct hole in throttle pump lever.