stikemaster carb assembly

[Eelpout08]

I am trying to get a Mag 2000 running right for a friend. he has previously cleaned the carb a couple of times and it acts as though it is still not getting enough fuel. i did find that the spacer between the carb and engine was turned 180 degrees so the vaccum hole from the block did not line up. now it will stay running but it sounds lean at anything above idle. i recently rebuilt an older mag III with the tillotson carb and the diaphram that pushes on the needle lever had the metal plate with 6 holes in it on the opposite side as the needle valve, closest to the cover. on this one it is the other way around. does anyone know which way it is supposed to be? maybe it did not get put together right or maybe it doesnt make a difference. otherwise all i can think of to try is bend the needle valve arm up a little so it is a little above the carb body. that should make the mixture richer i think. this carb says tecumseh on it but it is identical to the older tillotson one.

[Surface Tension]

There is a spot in the center on that diaphragm that touches the lever. That lever operates the the needle into the seat. Once you know that then it is clear which way is up.

Next is to set the fuel level in the carb.

That lever should be flush with the floor of the body. Bend the tang that holds the needle. Don't push the needle into the seat.

[Eelpout08]

it looked to me like there was a spot on both sides, thats where the confusion came in. if i could find a diagram somewhere that would really be helpfull

[Brad B]

do a search on the internet for a exploded view of the 49CC Tecumseh 2HP motor. in strikemaster catolog they also list a carb kit for a 33CC tecumseh. the 49cc kit is a tillotson carb kit and the 33cc kit is a walbro carb kit. I did see a exploded view of both but I don't remember exactly where, i think it may have been under the equipment section of the forum, don't remember forsure.

[Surface Tension]

The diaphragm with the round plate goes toward the lever.

[Brad B]

Eelpout08,

I found the exploded views. go to strikemasters web site. click on the customer service link on the side go to the owners manual section, at the bottom of the page there will be a place to click to look at the carburator stuff.