Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 8 hp b&s carb, air mixture, question pool

Question
hi,i just bought a go-cart and it was no running cause of fuel prob.o.k so i got a rebuild kit and put it on. i know i assembled it correctly cause it came with a good diagram.anyhow i put it on engine,i cant get it adjusted right.i got it started a few times but it floods out before i can make minor adjustments.can you please help me.i need to know how to adjust.do i close them both just to seat and back off 1 and a half turns for both?i dont know how to set.help.

Answer
Hello Robert:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool.  Now Setting the Air Mixture Screws:  ****Turn the Idle Air and Main Air Mixture Screws In Until SNUG **Do Not Jam** Then Reverse Both Screws 1 1/2 Turns. Holding the Throttle Full Open, Start the Engine. Turn the Main Air Mixture Screw Clockwise Until Proper Revs are Obtained. Occasionally you May have to Turn this Counter Clockwise to Achieve the Proper Revs. Now Allow the Engine to Idle. Set the Engine Idle Screw (Not Idle Air) so the Engine will Stay Running if Required. Now Set the Idle Air Mixture Screw so there is No Hesitation when Throttling from Idle to Full Throttle. Reset the Engine Idle if Required.**** If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

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John

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John