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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Muffler Replacement #532188655
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Muffler Replacement #532188655
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Total Parts Cost
$53.99Estimated Savings
$112.5002:18
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the muffler on Craftsman riding lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the muffler is if the engine is running louder than usual.
All of the information in this muffler replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Ariens, Husqvarna
Tools used: 1/2” socket
All of the information in this muffler replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Ariens, Husqvarna
Tools used: 1/2” socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the muffler in your riding mower make sure the engine and muffler has cooled the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
Disconnect the headlight wire harness.
3
Lift up the hood and detach it from the mower.
4
Use a half-inch socket to remove the muffler shield mounting bolts.
5
Detach the shield.
6
Next, unthread the mounting bolts securing the muffler itself.
7
Be sure to support the muffler as you do this.
8
With the bolts unthreaded, set the old muffler aside.
9
Install the new muffler by aligning it on the exhaust tube.
10
Rethread and tighten the mounting bolts to secure.
11
Realign the muffler shield on the frame and secure it with the bolts.
12
Replace the hood by inserting the hinges into the slots in the frame.
13
Lower the hood and reconnect the headlight wire harness.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the muffler on Craftsman riding lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the muffler is if the engine is running louder than usual.
All of the information in this muffler replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Ariens, Husqvarna
Tools used: 1/2” socket
All of the information in this muffler replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Ariens, Husqvarna
Tools used: 1/2” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the muffler in your riding mower make sure the engine and muffler has cooled the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
Disconnect the headlight wire harness.
3
Lift up the hood and detach it from the mower.
4
Use a half-inch socket to remove the muffler shield mounting bolts.
5
Detach the shield.
6
Next, unthread the mounting bolts securing the muffler itself.
7
Be sure to support the muffler as you do this.
8
With the bolts unthreaded, set the old muffler aside.
9
Install the new muffler by aligning it on the exhaust tube.
10
Rethread and tighten the mounting bolts to secure.
11
Realign the muffler shield on the frame and secure it with the bolts.
12
Replace the hood by inserting the hinges into the slots in the frame.
13
Lower the hood and reconnect the headlight wire harness.
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