The first step in cleaning the cylinder head is getting access to the cylinder head. You may need to remove some other components first. Unhook the spark plug wire and secure it, removing any batteries if equip
You can remove the flywheel, magneto, spark plug, muffler and centrifugal clutch and what you are left with is the combustion chamber, piston, connecting rod and crankshaft. If you remove the crankshaft cover, you expose the crankshaft, as seen in this photo: The two ends of the crankshaft ...
Tie the muffler up if the mounting has rusted with metal wire or lengths of wire coat hanger. Loop the wire around the frame rail or a cross member. Do not wrap wire around axles, drive shafts or suspension components. Step 8 Raise the vehicle with the floor jack and remove the jack s...
Flip the lawnmower on its side, so that the air filter is pointing up and the muffler down Loosen and remove the blade bolt and dismount the blade Mount the mulch blade and tighten the bolt Use a wooden block to stop the blade from moving Use a torque wrench to tighten and secure...
This enables you to remove it if needed. If you look at the pic entitled "pitman arm detail", this is the steering wheel shaft with the pitman arm welded on. As you can see, the arm on the end is rounded and has three holes. There's a reason for this, which is to prevent the...
and then pull the pin that latches the pieces together. Spray carburetor cleaner down the hole you exposed. Clean the external parts of the carburetor with a dry rag and the carburetor cleaner to remove grime and fuel. Replace the muffler and gas tank. Remove the oil dipstick, place the ...
I used an ancient manual screw type pipe bender which was a lot of work to use. You might want to take it to a muffler/exhaust shop and get them to bend it for you ( a local high school might let you use their workshop also) ...
Browse our tutorial on how to winterize a STIHL lawn mower, including tips on cleaning, lubricating, and storing lawn mowers for the winter.
to be controlled. The piping, muffler, and porting of exhaust gases all contribute to the sound profile of your exhaust. Altering the primary components of the exhaust system will have the greatest effect on the sound output, though dampening the vehicle's cabin can also reduce the perceived ...
Unbolt the the muffler system and remove all the hangers that are holding it in place. Cut the tail pipe in half as it goes over the axle, this is the easiest way to remove the pipe if it is stock. Remove from the rubber hangers and keep them on the car. ...