Step 1 Remove the cap from the lawnmower fuel tank. Fill the tank with gasoline and replace the cap. Video of the Day Step 2 Locate the primer bulb on the side of the lawnmower engine. The primer bulb is usually red and located under the carburetor. Step 3 Press and release the prim...
Check the spark plug in your engine for any signs of damage or wear. It's critical to replace the spark plug if you notice a crack in the porcelain insulator, heavy carbon buildup around the electrode or if the electrode is damaged or burned away. If you don't notice a strong spark ...
Mount the cog to the drive shaft and connect the chain to the go-kart's axle cog. Attach the gas tube to the carburetor and connect all of the electrical connections as they were on the lawnmower. Pull the cord and get started racing. tools image by Marek Kosmal fromFotolia.com Changi...
Jump to: Why Restore a Mower? Overview of the Restoration Test Run the Mower Scrape the Deck Replace Bad Wheels Replace the Air Filter Sharpen the Blade General Cleaning and Minor Repairs Check and Clean the Plug Test Run the Machine in Grass Carburetor Problems I’ve restored dozens of gas...
Step Seven: Replace the Air Filter Step Eight: Replace the Spark Plug Step Nine: Give It a Quick Wash and Celebrate A Word on Winter Storage The lawnmower is one of those tools that many people don't really think much about except for when they need to use it. However, if you want...
After gathering everything you need, disconnect your mower’s power source. If you have a gas-powered mower, remove the spark plug. If you have a battery-powered mower, remove the battery. Tip the mower on its side With agas mower, be sure that you keep the carburetor side up so oil...
A primer bulb is important because it is helps to fill the carburetor with the correct amount of fuel. It does this by pulling fuel through the fuel line. You may need to fix or replace your primer bulb if: it is not creating proper suction, ...
Most riding lawn mower engines come witha mufflerinstalled on the engine exhaust port. The muffler forces the exhaust to travel through noise-canceling chambers inside the muffler. The muffler also provides back pressure for the engine so that it can run at its maximum horsepower. Over time, th...
Two-stroke engines require that oil be mixed with the gasoline to lubricate internal parts. Four-stroke engines use a fuel-air mixture. Fuel Tank: The fuel tank stores fuel in preparation for mixing by the carburetor and use by the engine. Some fuel tanks are pressurized with air to help ...
Lawn Mower Man Built Race Cars on the Side; He Still Knows How to Clear out a Gummed-Up CarburetorByline: Roger Bull The wood-burning stove burns all year in Ray Stamps' shop up at the end...Bull, Roger