Removing idle mixture screw plugs: Difference between revisions

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The EPA mandates plugs on the idle mixture screws on carbs, so you can't adjust them yourself. This is easily taken care of, however.  
The EPA mandates plugs on the idle mixture screws on carbs, to keep you from adjusting them yourself. This is easily taken care of, however.  


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*Insert a small (sheet-metal type) screw in the hole, then pull out the caps, grabbing onto the screw with a pair of pliers.  
*Insert a small (sheet-metal type) screw in the hole, then grab onto the screw with a pair of pliers and pull out the caps.  


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