Turn the idle mixture screw in to lean the mixture, out to richen the mixture.
To adjust the air-fuel mixture on a 1985 Toyota 22R carburetor, locate the mixture screw, typically found on the side of the carburetor. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature, then slowly turn the mixture screw clockwise to lean the mixture and counterclockwise to enrich it, listening for changes in engine RPM. Aim for the highest stable RPM, then turn the screw back slightly to ensure smooth operation. Finally, secure the adjustment and double-check by test-driving the vehicle.
There should be a flat bladed screw on the side of the carbie you turn it
turn clockwise or inward to lean the mixture.
Set idle speed to proper r.p.m, by adjusting the IDLE SPEED SCREW. Turn the IDLE MIXTURE SCREW or the AIR SCREW to for correct procedure, achieve highest speed and best response. The IDLE MIXTURE SCREW (FCR) controls fuel delivery to the idle port and the SCREW is located on the engine side of the carburetor slide. Turning the IDLE MIXTURE SCREW out will make idle and off-idle richer. Turning IDLE MIXTURE SCREW (CR, PWK, PJ, PE) controls the amount of air to the IDLE and SLOW CIRCUIT. This SCREW is located on the air cleaner side of the throttle slide and turning the SCREW out will lean the mixture and turning the SCREW in (clockwise) will richen the mixture.
The fuel mixture is probably set to rich. Also, the wrong spark plug (with regard to heat range) could be in the engine. If you have an adjustable carburetor with mixture adjustment screws, try turning the screw (probably located on the bottom of the carburetor, in the middle of the bowl) inward 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn. This will lean the mixture. If you have a no-adjust carburetor, then there is not a lot you can do to change the mixture. Try using/replacing the spark plug with the correct spark plug as recommended by B&S. Good luck!
Engine will overheat and engine will probably sieze
To adjust the carburetor on a Yamaha MZ175, first ensure the engine is warm and idling. Locate the idle adjustment screw, typically found on the side of the carburetor, and turn it clockwise to increase idle speed or counterclockwise to decrease it. For fine-tuning, you may also need to adjust the air-fuel mixture screw, turning it in to lean the mixture or out to richen it. Always make small adjustments and test the engine's performance after each change.
To adjust the carburetor on a 24 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek V-twin engine, first ensure the engine is off and cool. Locate the adjustment screws, typically found on the side of the carburetor; one is for idle speed and the other for mixture (if applicable). Turn the mixture screw clockwise to lean the mixture or counterclockwise to enrich it, making small adjustments while observing engine performance. Finally, adjust the idle speed screw to set the engine to the desired idle RPM, ensuring a smooth operation without stalling.
The only adjustment that you can lean out would be the idle circuit. That would be done by adjusting the idle mixture screw(s) while monitoring the vacuum and or the engine rpms. To make a carburetor run lean would require changing internal parts such as the jets and metering rods.
To set the carburetor on a 1983 Yamaha XT 200, first ensure the bike is warm and idling smoothly. Adjust the idle speed screw to achieve a steady idle, typically around 1,500 RPM. Next, fine-tune the air-fuel mixture screw by turning it clockwise to lean the mixture or counterclockwise to enrich it, aiming for the best idle performance. Finally, check for responsiveness and adjust as necessary for optimal performance.
If the carburetor has an adjustment screw for the lean/richness you can adjust it there. If the air cleaner is dirty or clogged replacing it might take care of the problem. If not, you will probably have to rebuild the carburetor.