The Edelbrock/QwikSilver Carburetor has four (4) should be used for starting only when motor is cold.

On
adjustments: some occasions a cold motor may fire without the use of
the enrichener.
1. IDLE SPEED: Mechanical, does not affect air/fuel
mixture. KICK START MOTORS
2. LOW-MID RANGE: Adjustment on top of slide will
raise or lower the needle. 1. Turn enrichener lever to 6:00 or 12:00 (see figure 1).
3. MID-FULL RANGE: Requires a needle change.
There are NO jets in this carburetor to change!
4. ACCELERATOR PUMP: For Pumper Series
carburetors only. This will affect the throttle response at
low rpm’s.

THROTTLE CABLE REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Most QwikSilver carburetors require the use of a
two cable (push-pull) throttle assembly and cables. If
your kit was supplied with dual cables, you must be
certain both cables are used. See your supplemental
instructions for more details. Figure 1

2.) Hold decompression lever (for kick-start models) and

kick through two or three times making certain the throttle
CARBURETOR INSTALLATION is in the closed position. This will prime the engine.
See supplement supplied with carburetor.
3.) Bring engine up to compression and kick all the way
through. If engine does not fire, try to kick a few more
NOTE: QwikSilver recommends consulting an
times before priming engine again.
authorized service manual for make, model and year
of motorcycle/ATV before disassembly of stock parts.
After engine fires it may require the throttle be held at a
high idle (1000-1200 RPM) for several seconds to warm
engine. Be sure to return enrichener arm to the 9:00
PRECAUTIONS position (OFF) to avoid a rich condition.
Several warnings and precautions should be taken
before and during installation: COLD STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PUMPER SERIES
CARBS.
1.) Check fuel petcock making sure it is in the “OFF”
position. For Pumper Series carbs the enrichener will not be
needed in most cases as the accelerator pump can be
2.) Disconnect battery if bike is equipped with electric used to prime the engine by simply twisting the throttle two
start to eliminate the possibility of sparks or times before attempting to start engine.
accidentally engaging the starter.
ELECTRIC START MOTORS (non-Pumper Series
3.) Read instructions thoroughly and carefully, making carburetors)
sure all are completely understood before beginning
installation. Please call with any questions. 1.) Turn enrichener lever to 6:00 or 12:00 as seen in figure

CARBURETOR OPERATION 2.) Engage starter until motor fires.

COLD STARTING PROCEDURE (Non-Pumper NOTE: It may be necessary to crack the throttle open
Series carbs) approx 1/8 of an inch to help the motor turn over faster and
aid in starting.
The Edelbrock/QwikSilver carb is equipped with an
enrichener system for cold starts. The enrichener 3.) After engine fires it may require the throttle be held at a
high idle (1000-1200 RPM) for several seconds to warm
engine. Be sure to return enrichener arm to the 9:00 two types of idle systems QwikSilver uses, depending on
position (OFF) to avoid a rich condition. application.

REMOTE IDLE CABLE

COLD STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PUMPER
SERIES CARBS.

For Pumper Series carbs the enrichener will not be

needed in most cases as the accelerator pump can
be used to prime the engine by simply twisting the
throttle two times.

If cold start problems persist, please refer to the

troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual.

HOT STARTS
Now that the engine has been run and is warm the The remote idle cable will be included in the carburetor
enrichener will not be necessary. Simply bring the hardware kit. It is recommended that the cable be
engine up to compression and kick all the way installed onto the carburetor before carb is installed onto
through or engage starter until engine fires. If engine the engine. The nut MUST be removed before cable is
does not fire, it may be necessary to open the throttle installed onto carburetor. Adjust cable until there is
approx 1/8 of an inch. approximately 1/16-1/8 inch of slide opening, this should
allow the engine to idle during initial start up.
NOTE: DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE ON A
PUMPER SERIES CARBURETOR IF THE ENGINE
IS WARM AND NOT RUNNING! DOING THIS WILL
FLOOD THE ENGINE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO
RESTART. CABLE WHEEL IDLE SCREW

If you think the engine is flooded, you can clear out

the cylinder by SLOWLY opening the throttle to wide
open and kick through eight to ten times with the
decompression lever held in. For electric start
engines open the throttle SLOWLY to wide open and
engage starter for three to four seconds. Once this is
done the engine should fire normally.

If hot start problems persist, please refer to the

troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual.
The idle speed screw is installed on the carburetor and
pre-set at the factory.
ADJUSTING CARBURETOR
1. Start engine and warm for 3-5 minutes.
IDLE ADJUSTMENT
2. Once engine is warm set idle to manufacturers
The idle adjustment screw mechanically adjusts the recommended specifications.
idle by keeping the slide slightly open at idle. This will
be affected by adjustments made to the needle NOTE: Idle speed may change when adjustments are
adjuster upon tuning the low to mid range. There are made to the needle adjuster. This will require the repeat of
steps (1) and (2).
All Edelbrock/QwikSilver performance carburetors IDLE TO MID-RANGE AIR/FUEL MIXTURE
come preset from the factory for use on stock based ADJUSTMENT
motorcycles with an aftermarket “slip-on” exhaust.
Depending on the modifications that have been made All idle to mid-range mixture adjustments are made by
to your engine, a slight adjustment to the air/fuel raising or lowering the needle height in the slide. The
mixture may be necessary. needle adjuster is located in the slide on top of the needle
and adjusts the needle height. By turning the center slot
Before attempting to tune your Edelbrock/QwikSilver on the needle adjuster ( see figure 2) to the right (clock
carburetor, a new spark plug is recommended. This wise) will richen the mixture, or turning it to the left
will make it a lot easier to tune, and if an old plug was (counter clock wise) will lean the mixture. These
in use this should give you better performance. adjustments are referred to as “clicks”. Each click equals
¼ of a turn. The usable range is approximately 32 clicks
INITIAL RIDE with zero (0) clicks being full rich and thirty two (32) being
full lean. The number of clicks is always referred from full
NOTE: The engine’s performance is usually the best rich. Example: 14 clicks would be 14 clicks from full rich,
way to tune the carburetor. Due to different grades of zero (0) clicks. QwikSilver recommends making 1 or 2
gasoline, gasoline additives and altitudes, plug click increments when adjusting needle height.
readings may differ from engine to engine.
Figure 2
After the initial idle speed has been set, it is now time
for an initial test ride. While riding the motorcycle pay
close attention to the 0 to 1/3 throttle position. In
this range watch and listen for the following:

LEAN CONDITION

A. Hard starting
B. Flat spot off idle
C. Lag in acceleration ADJUSTMENT METHODS
D. Popping or backfiring through exhaust or
intake on deceleration. Use one of the two methods described below.
E. Erratic idle (engine will not idle consistently)
Method 1, Metering Adjustment Tool (easiest). See figure
These problems can be remedied by richening the 3.
needle position (turn the needle adjuster to the right).
NOTE: Before making adjustments for this condition, Figure 3
check for intake and exhaust leaks. These leaks
have similar symptoms.

RICH CONDITION

A. Black smoke at idle

B. Lazy acceleration
C. Poor mileage
D. Surge at low speeds
E. Rough idling

These problems can be remedied by leaning the

needle position (turn the needle adjuster to the left).
NOTE: Before making adjustments for this condition 1. Remove the hex plug from the carburetor cap using a
make sure enrichener is completely off (9:00 7/16” wrench.
position).
2. Install the Metering Adjustment Tool #8450 into the
carburetor cap plug hole. Thread M.A.T. into cap until
finger tight, then snug ¼ -1/2 turn. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN AS DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO CAP!
 3. Insert a 3/16 flat blade screwdriver into the cap hole and
3. With engine off, open throttle to wide open. engage into the needle adjuster and make necessary
For pumper Series carburetors, remember to open adjustments as described above.
slowly to avoid flooding.
4. Push red knob down (with throttle still open) and IDLE TO MID-RANGE MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT
turn until it engages with the needle adjuster and CONTINUED
some resistance is felt. See figure 4. Once
resistance is felt, it is now time to make your 4. Reinstall cap plug and tighten carefully.
adjustment.
5. Reinstall carburetor back into manifold and reattach air
Figure 4 boot or air cleaner.

6. Restart engine and reset idle speed if necessary.

Evaluate performance and repeat if necessary.

NEEDLE SIZE ADJUSTMENTS

MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT (MID-RANGE TO FULL

THROTTLE)

The needle size in the carburetor controls the mid-wide

open throttle mixture. QwikSilver pre-jets the carburetors
Make your adjustments according to the following: at the factory for a stock based engine with an aftermarket
exhaust system. Some engine combinations may require
TO MAKE RICHER (MORE FUEL) 0-1/3 different needles and settings depending on the altitude
THROTTLE. and modifications done to your engine.

Pushing down, turn the red adjuster knob to the Ride motorcycle and pay close attention
RIGHT (clockwise) one (1) or two (2) clicks to the engine’s performance from 1/3 to full throttle. In this
depending on the severity of the lean condition. range watch for the following.

TO MAKE LEANER (LESS FUEL) 0-1/3 LEAN CONDITION

THROTTLE.
A. Will not rev out in higher rpm’s.
Pushing down, turn the red adjuster knob to the LEFT B. Poor acceleration when throttle is rolled on at higher
(clockwise) one (1) or two (2) clicks depending on the rpm’s.
severity of the rich condition. C. Detonation (pinging).

Release knob and throttle. Restart engine and reset RICH CONDITION
idle speed if necessary. Evaluate performance and
repeat if necessary. A. Black smoke from exhaust at high rpm’s.
B. Lazy acceleration.
NOTE: If proper adjustment cannot be obtained C. Power falls off at wide open throttle and accelerates
through the standard range of adjustment see when throttle is rolled closed slightly.
“Needle size adjustments” later in this manual.
ADJUSTMENTS-SLIDE REMOVAL
Method 2, 3/16 flat blade screwdriver.
Most applications will require the removal of the
1. Remove carburetor from manifold. carburetor. Some will be able to loosen manifold clamp
and rotate carburetor horizontal to access the three (3)
2. Remove the hex plug from the carburetor cap 9/64 cap screws.
using a 7/16 wrench.
1. Remove remote idle cable (if equipped) or turn idle 8. Using a wide, flat blade screwdriver remove the needle
speed screw to the left until it no longer touches the adjuster assembly, needle and needle spring from the
carburetor cap. slide.

2. Remove three 9/64 cap screws using allen wrench All QwikSilver carburetors are pre set from the factory for
(provided). specific applications. QwikSilver supplies two (2) spare
needles with each carburetor, one (1) richer and one (1)
3. Lift cap off of carburetor body and pull back leaner. See supplement for jetting specs on your
towards air boot /air filter. See figure 5. carburetor.

Figure 5. Make needle change according to the following:

A. To make RICHER (more fuel) 1/3-full throttle position.

Read the number printed on the needle that was just
removed from the carburetor. To make richer, you will
need to install the NEXT HIGHER # needle.

B. To make LEANER (less fuel) 1/3-full throttle position.

Read the number printed on the needle that was just
removed form the carburetor. To make leaner, you will
need to install the NEXT LOWER # needle.

4. After cap has been removed, remove the torx head 9. Place needle spring on needle with the small end
T-10 screw (see figure 6.) attaching the slide actuator towards the needle head (up). Insert needle and spring
strip to the inside wheel. into the slide, aligning the nub on the needle head into the
groove in the slide. Insert needle adjuster actuator pin into
Figure 6. slide with threaded hole up and also aligning roll pin into
the groove in the slide. See figure 8 for correct sequence.

Figure 8.

5. Remove slide assembly from carb body

6. Turn center slot of the needle adjuster to the right

and count the number of clicks until it stops. This will
allow you to reposition the new needle in the same
location for idle-mid range adjustment. It is
recommended this number be written down for later
use.
7. Line up slots (inner and outer) on the needle
adjuster. See figure 7.

Figure 7.
10. Put a drop of BLUE Loctite 242 or equivalent on 13. Replace cap and cap gasket onto top of carburetor
the upper threads (above crossdrilled holes) of the body and secure with the three allen cap screws. NOTE:
needle adjuster and install into slide. Tighten needle Before tightening screws, open carburetor to wide open
adjuster assembly in slide with a wide, flat blade and hold while tightening screws. This will ensure cap is
screwdriver. centered on carburetor body.
NOTE: Make sure Loctite does not get into the
crossdrilled holes of needle adjuster. If this happens 14. Reinstall carburetor into manifold and secure all
clean needle adjuster with WD-40 or a penetrating oil. clamps and hoses before starting engine.
DO NOT USE ANY HARSH CHEMICALS TO
CLEAN NEEDLE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY!
11. Using a 3/16 flat blade screwdriver, turn center
slot of needle adjuster (see figure 9) to the right ACCELERATOR PUMP ADJUSTMENTS
(clockwise) until it stops. Now turn to the left
(counter-clockwise) counting clicks (one click equals For QwikSilver Pumper Series carburetors, the following
¼ turn) until the number acquired from step 6 is will help you adjust your accelerator pump to it’s proper
obtained. settings.
Some adjustment may be needed to this setting after
engine has been test ridden again. Generally, If you Accelerator pumps are primarily used on four-stroke
go to a richer needle (higher #) you will be a couple of applications where instant low-rpm throttle response is
clicks leaner on your setting. Just opposite for a desired and/or required. The QwikSilver accelerator pump
leaner needle (lower #) richer setting. is easily adjustable to fine-tune the throttle response and
ride ability of the engine to different combinations and
Figure 9. riding styles.

The pump adjustment screw is pre set for each application

(see your supplement sheet for base settings)

To make adjustments to the pump, it is recommended you

determine if the engine requires more or less “pump shot”.
To determine which way to adjust the pump, use the
following to help guide you.
EXAMPLES:
A. The engine wants to stall or stumble during quick
throttle openings = not enough pump shot. Turn
adjustment screw in (clockwise) until hesitation
12. Install slide into carburetor body and make sure goes away.
slide moves freely and will completely close with it’s B. The engine is sluggish during a “roll on” of the
own weight. Use a drop of BLUE Loctite 242 or throttle then cleans out and accelerates normally =
equivalent (medium strength) on the 4-40 torx screw too much pump shot. Turn adjustment screw out
and attach the slide actuator strip to the inner wheel. (counter clockwise) until engine accelerates
When tightening screw, place a small flat blade smooth.
screwdriver between the slide strip and carburetor
body. See figure 10. This will prevent the slide strip Do not try to adjust pump by revving the motor. This
from twisting. adjustment should be done then tested with a load on the
motor i.e. riding the bike and going through the first three
Figure 10. gears.

To make adjustments to the accelerator pump (figure 11)

you will need the following tools: 5/16 of 8mm open end
wrench and a flat-blade screwdriver.
 the end of the float to the top of the bowl. See figure 12.
Figure 11 Please refer to your instruction supplement for
recommended float height.

Figure 12.

Check needle goes here

To make adjustment to pump use the following

procedure.

1. While holding the screw from turning, loosen

the jam nut approx. 1 turn.
2. Turn the screw in the direction required for
proper adjustment.. Remember: right for
more fuel, left for less fuel. QwikSilver
recommends that 1/8 of a turn adjustments
be made until proper pump shot is achieved.
3. Once pump has been set to optimized
setting, hold screw form turning and tighten Float adjustments are made by carefully bending the small
jam nut. tab on the back of the float. See figure 13.

GENERAL INFORMATION Figure 13.

FLOAT ADJUSTMENT

1. Disconnect throttle cables and fuel line from

carburetor and remove from engine.

2. Remove four (4) float bowl screws using the 9/64

allen wrench provided.

WARNING!!! Gasoline is very flammable. DO

NOT work on any carburetor while smoking or around
an open flame. It is also strongly recommended that By bending the tab outward (away form float) you will
any procedure pertaining to gasoline be performed in lower the float level. Bending the tab inward will raise the
a well-ventilated area, as the vapors can be harmful. float level.

3. Drain fuel from bowl into a fuel safe container. NOTE: Changing the float level will affect the
CAUTION!!! QwikSilver Pumper Series carburetors carburetor jetting. If the float level has been
contain a small brass check needle that can fall out readjusted, it may be necessary to retune the
when bowl is turned upside down. It is recommended carburetor.
that the bowl be emptied through a strainer or rag to
catch the check needle. Reinstall check needle (point
down) into hole on top of float bowl flange. See arrow
in figure 12.

4. Tilt float bowl upside-down so float closes needle

completely. Using a machinists scale, measure from
 Plug reading: Porcelain will be snow-white in color with
SPARK PLUG READINGS whisker-like protrusions.

If possible, ride for a good distance to get a proper

reading on the spark plug(s). NEVER let engine idle
for a long period of time before checking spark plugs.

EXAMINE AND EVALUATE FOR THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY POLICY

CONDITIONS. Edelbrock/QwikSilver Carburetors and all parts included in
carburetor kits are warranted to the original purchaser to be free
of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a
Condition-Good Performance period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Any
part that fails to conform to these conditions will be repaired or
Bike performance: Smooth idle, good acceleration, replaced at the discretion of Edelbrock/QwikSilver, upon receipt
good fuel economy. of the defective part within the one (1) year warranty period.
In the event a part has been rendered defective,
Plug Reading: Porcelain area of spark plug should Edelbrock/QwikSilver must be notified prior to the return of the
be white to a light tan color with no flaking. Threaded defective part. A Return Authorization Number MUST BE
area will have a dark discoloration. OBTAINED prior to the return of any defective parts.
A part that is suspected to be defective must not be replaced
without prior authorization from Edelbrock/QwikSilver.
Condition-Rich in the low-mid range Edelbrock/QwikSilver will not be liable for any consequential or
incidental damages resulting from the failure of any
Bike performance: Rough idle, poor fuel economy, Edelbrock/QwikSilver part, the breach of any warranties, the
black smoke at idle. failure to deliver, delay in delivery, delivery in non-conforming
condition, or for any other breach of duty between
Plug reading: Porcelain and threaded area will be Edelbrock/QwikSilver and a customer.
black and sooty. All warranties will be void under any of the following conditions:
1. Merchandise was improperly installed or used in an
Condition-Lean low-mid range. abnormal application.
2. Merchandise has been modified or altered in any way.
Bike Performance: Hard starting, poor throttle
response, popping through exhaust during DISCLAIMER
deceleration. Motor will only idle with enrichener on.
It is the sole responsibility of the user to determine the
Plug reading: White porcelain, may be flaking. suitability of the product for his/her use, and the user shall
Threaded area will be clean. assume all legal, personal injury risk and liability and all
other obligations, duties and risks associated therewith.
Condition- Rich mid-wide open
Edelbrock/QwikSilver will not be liable for any
Bike performance: Motor will fall off at higher rpm’s. modifications made to carburetors designed to meet
A slight reduction of throttle will make engine pick up emissions standards. Any modifications to these products
and rev. If there is an extremely rich condition motor will void and certification and all warranties they may carry.
will sputter at wide-open throttle. Poor fuel economy. Please contact Edelbrock/QwikSilver with any questions at
(909) 654-6677 ext.2 8:00am-12: 30pm, 1:30pm-5:00pm
NOTE: Careful, sometimes the rev limiter is mistaken PST, Monday through Friday.
for this condition.

Plug reading: Porcelain will be dark brown to black

in color and possibly sooty. Threaded area will be
black and sooty.

Condition- Lean mid-wide open

Bike performance: Poor acceleration above half

throttle. May pop through air cleaner.