How Do You Repair A Lawn Mower Carburetor?
So how do you know when your lawn mower carburetor needs repair? Your lawn mower won’t stay running. You can get it to start, but it won’t idle up. If you have this problem, don’t take it to the repair shop. You can fix it yourself, and if you are lucky enough to get a used carburetor it will only cost around $5.00. Used carburetors do need to be cleaned, but that is the only drawback. Cleaning them is quite easy. You may not even have to buy a new or used one. You may be able to simply clean yours. First, all lawn mowers come with a protective houseing. You will need to remove it by unscrewing the cover or covers. This is located on top of your mower. This exposes you to the motor and the carburetor. Now check your primer bulb. You are trying to determine it it is cracked or leaks. You can determine this by visual inspection. If you can’t tell, take it off. To remove the primer bulb there is a cover that pulls straight off the bulb. Pull it off exposing the bulb. This bulb has a plast
