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November 28, 2020 at 7:12 pm #223896
Don
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    To check the economizer linkage adjustment, rotate the prop and put the engine in forward gear. Have an assistant hold the throttle arm or twist grip in the WOT position. Now, try pushing the economizer rod forward toward the carburetor. It should not move more than 1/8″ or so, otherwise it needs adjusting….