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How to rebuild your lawn mower carburetor?

It’s a common thing to fix your lawnmower engine. But in case some basic adjustments do not work-out, you might have to rebuild the carburetor. To rebuild any small engine carburetor, you need to have some prior knowledge. Here are the steps that you need to follow. 1. Remove the Carburetor First thing is to remove the spark plug. Then, you need to take care of the air cleaner assembly. Before you can disconnect the carburetor, make sure that either you close the fuel valve or use a clamp to stop the fuel drainage. In case your machine carburetor has an anti-after-fire device, make sure to disconnect the wire. Remove the pipe joint connecting the carburetor and engine block and then untie the mounting belt. Now disconnect the carburetor using the nuts and slide it off the studs. Make sure that you remember the governor spring position for easy reattachment. 2. Dismantle the float type carburetor Normally your carburetor will have a very small fuel amount which might drip while you go t...
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DIY guide to fixing your lawnmower fuel pump

If you use a gas-powered lawnmower, it is quite obvious that you know that it includes a fuel pump that is used to pump the fuel into the carburetor. This will, then, be used to power the machine, in this case, your lawnmower. So, the performance of the fuel pump decides the performance of your lawnmower. If the fuel pump is faulty or malfunctioning, your lawnmower may not work well or stop working altogether. If that happens, you will have to fix the fuel pump before you can use the mower again. You can ask a professional to do it for you or you may try your hand at DIY. Fixing a fuel pump is no big deal and doesn’t require too many tools or experience.  Equipment that you need 1.       Crescent wrench 2.       Screwdriver 3.       Pliers Procedure If you think that the fuel pump on your lawnmower is malfunctioning, here’s what you can do to repair it:       ...
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