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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Snowblower Leaks Gas? Carbeturetor Gasket #951-11589
Craftsman Snowblower Leaks Gas? Carbeturetor Gasket #951-11589
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor float bowl gasket on MTD and Yard Machines small engines, commonly found in Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, MTD, MasterCut, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Machines lawn mowers, snowblowers, tillers, and log splitters. The most common reason for replacing the gasket is if the engine leaks gas.
All of the information in this carburetor float bowl gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, MTD, MasterCut, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 10mm socket, 10mm wrench
All of the information in this carburetor float bowl gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, MTD, MasterCut, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 10mm socket, 10mm wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
In this video, we will show one or more of these icons to alert you when to use caution before you replace the carburetor float bowl gasket on your snowblower engine.
2
Make sure the engine has cooled and the ignition key has been removed.
3
Now, carefully tip the snow blower forward so it rests on the auger housing.
4
Detach the choke lever extension.
5
Next, use a 3/8 inch socket to unthread the three mounting screws securing the lower shroud.
6
Lift the lower shroud off.
7
Now, release the primer hose from the carburetor.
8
Use locking pliers to crimp the fuel line, then release the retaining clamp to detach the line from the carburetor.
9
Next, use a 10 millimeter socket to unthread the nuts securing the air intake housing.
10
Detach the primer hose from the retaining bracket.
11
Detach the breather tube from the valve cover, then lift off the housing and set it aside.
12
Slide off the carburetor inlet gasket.
13
Detach the throttle spring and linkage from the carburetor.
14
You can now slide the carburetor off of the mounting posts.
15
Use a ten millimeter wrench to unthread the mounting bolts securing the float bowl.
16
Remove the bowl and lift out the old gasket if still intact.
17
Install the new float bowl gasket by positioning it in the groove in the carburetor.
18
Replace the float bowl and re-thread the mounting bolt to secure.
19
Confirm that the carburetor outlet gasket is intact, then slide the carburetor onto the mounting posts.
20
Reattach the throttle spring and linkage.
21
Realign the inlet gasket or install a new one.
22
Reposition the air intake housing and attach the breather tube to the valve cover.
23
Secure the primer hose in the retaining bracket.
24
Re-thread the nuts to secure the housing and tighten.
25
Reattach the fuel line to the carburetor and secure it with the retaining clamp.
26
Remove the locking pliers and reattach the primer hose to the carburetor.
27
Replace the lower shroud by first inserting the tabs into the slots in the frame.
28
Position the shroud and re-thread the mounting screws.
29
Replace the choke lever extension with the support tabs facing up.
30
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
31
With the repair completed, reinsert the ignition key and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor float bowl gasket on MTD and Yard Machines small engines, commonly found in Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, MTD, MasterCut, Troy-Bilt, and Yard Machines lawn mowers, snowblowers, tillers, and log splitters. The most common reason for replacing the gasket is if the engine leaks gas.
All of the information in this carburetor float bowl gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, MTD, MasterCut, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 10mm socket, 10mm wrench
All of the information in this carburetor float bowl gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, MTD, MasterCut, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 10mm socket, 10mm wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
In this video, we will show one or more of these icons to alert you when to use caution before you replace the carburetor float bowl gasket on your snowblower engine.
2
Make sure the engine has cooled and the ignition key has been removed.
3
Now, carefully tip the snow blower forward so it rests on the auger housing.
4
Detach the choke lever extension.
5
Next, use a 3/8 inch socket to unthread the three mounting screws securing the lower shroud.
6
Lift the lower shroud off.
7
Now, release the primer hose from the carburetor.
8
Use locking pliers to crimp the fuel line, then release the retaining clamp to detach the line from the carburetor.
9
Next, use a 10 millimeter socket to unthread the nuts securing the air intake housing.
10
Detach the primer hose from the retaining bracket.
11
Detach the breather tube from the valve cover, then lift off the housing and set it aside.
12
Slide off the carburetor inlet gasket.
13
Detach the throttle spring and linkage from the carburetor.
14
You can now slide the carburetor off of the mounting posts.
15
Use a ten millimeter wrench to unthread the mounting bolts securing the float bowl.
16
Remove the bowl and lift out the old gasket if still intact.
17
Install the new float bowl gasket by positioning it in the groove in the carburetor.
18
Replace the float bowl and re-thread the mounting bolt to secure.
19
Confirm that the carburetor outlet gasket is intact, then slide the carburetor onto the mounting posts.
20
Reattach the throttle spring and linkage.
21
Realign the inlet gasket or install a new one.
22
Reposition the air intake housing and attach the breather tube to the valve cover.
23
Secure the primer hose in the retaining bracket.
24
Re-thread the nuts to secure the housing and tighten.
25
Reattach the fuel line to the carburetor and secure it with the retaining clamp.
26
Remove the locking pliers and reattach the primer hose to the carburetor.
27
Replace the lower shroud by first inserting the tabs into the slots in the frame.
28
Position the shroud and re-thread the mounting screws.
29
Replace the choke lever extension with the support tabs facing up.
30
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
31
With the repair completed, reinsert the ignition key and your snowblower should be ready for use.
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