Craftsman 944.360480 Carburetor O-Ring Replacement

ID: 147291

Description: Replacing the Carburetor O-Ring is a slightly...

Steps:

1. Make sure your engine is completely shut down and cooled off prior to starting this repair.
2. Put gloves on, so you don’t get any oil or gasoline on your skin.

3. Use a flathead screwdriver and remove the 40 mm screw that secures the air filter and the case to the lawn mower.

4. Carefully remove the air filter and set it aside.

5. Slowly remove the air filter case from the hinges by tilting it slightly and pulling it out.

6. Use the socket wrench and put the 5/16” inch hex bit on to remove the three 20 mm bolts located behind the air filter.

7. Pull the plastic backing off which will expose the carburetor.

8. Use utility pliers to pull out the fuel line slowly by wiggling it up and down.
9. Have a container ready to pour out any extra fuel left in the mower.
10. Be sure to put a cloth or rag under if you don’t want it spilling anywhere.

11. Use the socket wrench with a ½” inch hex bit to remove the 11 mm screw on the bottom of the tank.

12. Pull the carburetor tank down slowly.
13. Empty any extra gasoline and use a rag to clean it out.

14. Remove the O-Ring from the carburetor tank and replace it with a new one. You are ready to reassemble your lawnmower!