Carburetor Unit Flashcard

Front

Where is the float chamber located?

Back

In the bottom of the carburetor.

Front

What does air pressure do within a carburetor?

Back

It pushes down on the fuel, sending it up into the throttle body.

Front

What is the name of the narrowing or restriction inside the carburetor?

Back

A venturi

Front

What is the purpose of a gasket?

Back

To seal the gap between 2 metal parts.

Front

What is the purpose of the float?

Back

It automatically meters the fuel supply to the engine.

Front

What is the purpose of the air cleaner?

Back

To filter dirt and impurities.

Front

What is the purpose of the throttle valve in a carburetor?

Back

To regulate the airflow into the engine.

Front

What is the purpose of the choke in a carburetor?

Back

To enrich the air-fuel mixture during cold starts.

Front

Which component of a carburetor controls the amount of air-fuel mixture entering the engine?

Back

Throttle plate or butterfly

Front

Intake is what stage of the 4-cycle engine internal combustion engine?

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1st