Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): CARBURETOR SETTINGS, ariens snowblower, hp engine

Question
HI,
I HAVE AN ARIENS SNOWBLOWER WITH A TECUMSEH HM80-155319M 8 HP ENGINE.I HAD A FRIEND CLEAN THE CARB.HE SAID IT DIDN'T NEED A KIT,BUT THE MIXTURE SCREWS SEEMED WAY OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.HE SUGGESTED GETTING THE SETTINGS OFF OF THE WEB.CANYOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THEY SHOULD BE?
THANKS,BOB

Answer
Hi Bob,

The large high speed mixture screw is initially set at 1&1/2 turns out.  Then adjust it to give good acceleration and top speed.  The low speed mixture screw is set at 3/4 turn out, then adjust to give a smooth idle.   

Good Luck.
Michael