Whether you have a push mower or a self-propelled mower, a dirty carburetor can cause a lot of issues. Fortunately, the cleaning process is the same.
This is an extremely important safety step, as with this plug attached the engine is ’live’ and could start suddenly with any movement of the blades of the engine or work on the rest of the mower. [2] X Research source Even though you won’t be working directly on the blades or parts that could cause the engine to start, it’s still best practice to remove the cable.
Note that there will already be a little gas in the fuel line, so you’ll need to catch some gas drips. Lay out a rag or a bowl that you don’t mind getting dirty under the line.
Finally, inspect the gasket paired with your lawn mower bowl. It might be corroded or broken—in that case, replace it. If it’s a little dirty but can be cleaned, use a rag to remove debris.
If you notice signs of rust on your carburetor, use sandpaper to remove it. Let your carburetor dry fully before reinstalling it in your machine.
Place the air filter and screw on its outer cover. Reattach the throttle cable. Turn the fuel line’s shut-off valve or remove its clamp. Plug the spark plug cable back into the spark plug.
Whether you have a push mower or a self-propelled mower, you can follow the same cleaning instructions to clean your carburetor.
This is an extremely important safety step, as with this plug attached the engine is ’live’ and could start suddenly with any movement of the blades of the engine or work on the rest of the mower. [13] X Research source Even though you won’t be working directly on the blades or parts that could cause the engine to start, it’s still best practice to remove the cable.
Plug the spark plug cable back into the spark plug.
