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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairToro Leaf Blower Running Roughly? Replace Carburetor 308480001
Toro Leaf Blower Running Roughly? Replace Carburetor 308480001
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$112.5003:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor on Toro leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the carburetor is if it is clogged, causing the leaf blower to not start or run poorly, and cleaning the carburetor does not fix the problem.
All of the information in this carburetor replacement video is applicable to following brands: Toro
Tools used: T25 Torx screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this carburetor replacement video is applicable to following brands: Toro
Tools used: T25 Torx screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the carburetor on your leaf blower…
2
…first make sure the engine has cooled.
3
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
4
Now rotate the air filter cover mounting screw counter-clockwise to release the cover.
5
Pull off the air filter.
6
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screw to release the throttle cable retaining bracket.
7
Disconnect the throttle cable from the carburetor.
8
Next, unthread the bolts securing the filter housing and carburetor.
9
Use pliers to detach the gas tank fuel lines from the primer bulb and the carburetor – be prepared for some fuel to spill.
10
Pull the filter housing and carburetor away from the engine.
11
Release the retaining clamp and pull the primer bulb fuel line off of the carburetor.
12
Slide the old carburetor off of the mounting bolts.
13
Install the new carburetor…
14
…by first making sure the air filter gasket is in place.
15
Now slide the new carburetor onto the bolts.
16
Attach the primer bulb fuel line to the new carburetor.
17
Attach the gas tank fuel lines to the primer bulb and carburetor.
18
Replace the intake manifold gasket.
19
Position the carburetor and filter housing on the engine.
20
Thread and tighten the bolts.
21
Reconnect the throttle cable.
22
Replace the retaining bracket…
23
…and secure it with the screw.
24
Replace the air filter by positioning it around the tabs on the filter housing.
25
Realign the cover…
26
…and rotate the mounting screw clockwise to secure.
27
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
28
…and your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor on Toro leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the carburetor is if it is clogged, causing the leaf blower to not start or run poorly, and cleaning the carburetor does not fix the problem.
All of the information in this carburetor replacement video is applicable to following brands: Toro
Tools used: T25 Torx screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this carburetor replacement video is applicable to following brands: Toro
Tools used: T25 Torx screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the carburetor on your leaf blower…
2
…first make sure the engine has cooled.
3
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
4
Now rotate the air filter cover mounting screw counter-clockwise to release the cover.
5
Pull off the air filter.
6
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screw to release the throttle cable retaining bracket.
7
Disconnect the throttle cable from the carburetor.
8
Next, unthread the bolts securing the filter housing and carburetor.
9
Use pliers to detach the gas tank fuel lines from the primer bulb and the carburetor – be prepared for some fuel to spill.
10
Pull the filter housing and carburetor away from the engine.
11
Release the retaining clamp and pull the primer bulb fuel line off of the carburetor.
12
Slide the old carburetor off of the mounting bolts.
13
Install the new carburetor…
14
…by first making sure the air filter gasket is in place.
15
Now slide the new carburetor onto the bolts.
16
Attach the primer bulb fuel line to the new carburetor.
17
Attach the gas tank fuel lines to the primer bulb and carburetor.
18
Replace the intake manifold gasket.
19
Position the carburetor and filter housing on the engine.
20
Thread and tighten the bolts.
21
Reconnect the throttle cable.
22
Replace the retaining bracket…
23
…and secure it with the screw.
24
Replace the air filter by positioning it around the tabs on the filter housing.
25
Realign the cover…
26
…and rotate the mounting screw clockwise to secure.
27
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
28
…and your leaf blower should be ready for use.
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