DIY Carburater Clean; Removing the Top

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DIY Carburater Clean; Removing the Top

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Unscrew Lawnmower Top using Phillips head screwdriver on two screws

Filter Access & Removal

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Unscrew Filter Compartment Using Flathead Screwdriver and remove Blue Filter

Filter Compartment Removal

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Unscrew three screws using 3/8 inch socket wrench, remove black filter holder

Removing * Securing Fuel Line

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Find Fuel line (black hose)

Use Channel Locks (tool) to pinch Fuel Line Clasp

Remove Fuel line (third pic)

Spring Removal

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Locate Spring in Picture 1

Remove Spring

Throttle Control

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Reassembling Lawnmower

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Revisit Slides 1-9 to Put back together the carb

Your lawnmower will now run more smoothly (and work)!