Posted by JRSutton on July 31, 2011 at 18:48:51 from (75.130.109.233):
In Reply to: Re: s/c carbutor posted by 504 on July 31, 2011 at 14:34:46:
I typically like to have every little thing working just right, and this will go a little against my nature... but in this case, I'm leaning towards agreeing with this answer.
If the mixture is correct, it's running smooth, and you're not having any trouble starting it, I say don't go messing with the carb. (or at least wait till a time in the year when you won't need the tractor for a while)
You're much more likely to introduce a new problem than anything else.
If you don't believe me, do a search for "I just rebuilt my carb and..."
Not that it's hard to do, it's just that so many little p-i-t-a problems can occur.
Use it as an excuse to turn the gas off everytime you're done, which is what you should be doing anyway, and there's no downside.
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