DIY Carburater Clean; Removing the Top
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DIY Carburater Clean; Removing the Top


Unscrew Lawnmower Top using Phillips head screwdriver on two screws
Filter Access & Removal



Unscrew Filter Compartment Using Flathead Screwdriver and remove Blue Filter
Filter Compartment Removal



Unscrew three screws using 3/8 inch socket wrench, remove black filter holder
Removing * Securing Fuel Line



Find Fuel line (black hose)
Use Channel Locks (tool) to pinch Fuel Line Clasp
Remove Fuel line (third pic)
Spring Removal


Locate Spring in Picture 1
Remove Spring
Throttle Control


Picture 1: Loosen throttle control using 1/4 inch socket wrench to remove screw from the Throttle control
Picture 2: What it should look like after removal
Removing 3 Carburater Screws




Remove carburater Screws using 1/2 inch socket wrench
Utilize pictures 1 to 3 to see where existing carburater screws are located
Picture 4: Begin unscrewing
Removing the Carburator




Notice the carburater is still attached to a pin using the first two pictures
Picture 3: close up of Pin Attachment location
Procedure: remove carburator by tilting sideways; visit photo 4 for finished look
The Carburater




Place carburater on a surface you do not mind ruining such as a cardboard box
Use Carb clean (found at any general store)
Spray carburater using carb clean mixture at an angle from 6 inches away
Finished Carb Clean

Dry wet Carburater by letting it sit for 2-3 minutes
Reassembling Lawnmower

Revisit Slides 1-9 to Put back together the carb
Your lawnmower will now run more smoothly (and work)!