Introduction

Use this guide to replace the carburetor in a Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492.

Make sure the gas switch on the carburetor is in the off (downward) position before you begin this procedure.

Drain the gas before you begin this procedure. Any remaining gas will spill out when you remove the carburetor fuel line. Be ready to contain any spillage.

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    • Before you begin, make sure the engine is switched off and cool to the touch.

    • Pull the spark plug connector straight off of the spark plug.

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    • Push down on the two tabs at the top of the air filter cover.

    • With the two tabs depressed, swing the top of the cover down.

    • Remove the cover.

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    • Pull the air filter out of the housing and remove it.

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    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the following fasteners securing the air cleaner housing:

    • Two silver nuts

    • One black bolt

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    • Slide the pink breather tube out of its clip on the back of the air cleaner housing.

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    • Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the black breather tube off of its connector on the back of the air cleaner housing.

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    • Hold the black carburetor hose in place and rotate the air cleaner housing clockwise until you can slide the hose out of its slot on the air cleaner housing.

    • Remove the air cleaner housing.

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    • Remove the air cleaner gasket 17228-Z0G-000.

    • This gasket can be replaced as part of the carburetor service kit.

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    • Use a pair of pliers to pinch the tabs on the carburetor fuel hose clamp together, then slide the hose clamp about an inch down the fuel hose.

    • Pull the fuel hose straight down to slide it off of the carburetor's hose connector.

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    • Slide the carburetor to the end of its bracket.

    • The carburetor is still connected to the tiller, so don't try to remove it. Just slide it out until it stops.

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    • Lift the choke rod out of its hole on the the choke adjuster.

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    • Rotate the small clip holding the governor rod on the governor arm clockwise.

    • With the clip out of the way, slide the governor rod out of the governor arm.

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    • Remove the governor spring from the carburetor.

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    • Slide the carburetor off of its bracket and remove it.

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    • Slide the carburetor gasket 16221-ZG0-801 off of the carburetor bracket and remove it.

    • This gasket can be replaced as part of the carburetor service kit.

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    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the carburetor bracket.

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    • Remove the carburetor bracket, along with the carburetor nozzle and insulator plate.

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    • Remove the insulator gasket 16212-ZM7-000.

    • This gasket can be replaced as part of the carburetor service kit.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Adam O'Camb

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