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#20904 02/01/11 05:27 AM

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Sir

My brushcutter carburetor is a Zama. Could you tell me the steps to clean it please and what to use?? I did read that vinegar would clean it

terrace #20906 02/01/11 05:54 AM

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Here are the instructions:
http://www.zamacarb.com/images/techsupport/DisassemblyC1U.pdf
That manual says use a spray type carburetor cleaner. I would avoid vinegar or anything else that is both corrosive and water-based.
Here is the how-it-works book:
http://www.zamacarb.com/pdfs/TechGuide_2007.pdf