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Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement

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  1. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Required Tools: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Required Tools: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Required Tools: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Socket wrench, and 5/16 inch and 9/32 inch sockets

    • Pliers

    • Container for gasoline

    • If you don't have US Standard (inch) sockets, you can substitute a 8 mm metric for the 5/16" socket and a 7 mm metric for the 9/32".

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  2. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Disassemble the Pull Starter: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Disassemble the Pull Starter: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Disassemble the Pull Starter: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Removing the pull starter allows for much easier access to replace the carburetor.

    • Unscrew the 3 mounting screws with a 5/16 inch wrench.

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  3. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Pull Starter: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Pull Starter: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift up the pull starter once the screws have been removed.

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  4. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Air Filter: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Air Filter: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Air Filter: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Take off the air filter cover.

    • Remove the filter element to access the carburetor mounting screws.

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  5. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Air Filter Housing: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Air Filter Housing: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Air Filter Housing: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 2 screws marked "A" on the photo with a 5/16 inch socket.

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  6. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Carburetor disassembly: step 6, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Carburetor disassembly: step 6, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Carburetor disassembly: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 2 screws marked "B" on the photo with the 9/32 inch socket wrench.

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  8. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Dismount the Air Filter Housing: step 7, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Dismount the Air Filter Housing: step 7, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Dismount the Air Filter Housing: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the housing by disconnecting the breather hose.

    • Remove the housing.

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  9. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Fuel Tank and Carburetor: step 8, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Fuel Tank and Carburetor: step 8, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Remove the Fuel Tank and Carburetor: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the tank up to unhook it.

    • Pull the carburetor towards you.

    • Tilt it downwards to separate the rod from the regulator marked "C" in the photo.

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  10. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Detach the Fuel Tank: step 9, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Detach the Fuel Tank: step 9, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Detach the Fuel Tank: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Using the pliers, slide off the clamp to disengage the fuel hose.

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  11. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Empty the Fuel Tank: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Drain the gasoline into an appropriate container.

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  12. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Carburetor: step 11, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Carburetor: step 11, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Carburetor: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Reconnect the hose from the tank to the carburetor.

    • Reposition the spring clamp with the pliers.

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  13. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Mount the Fuel Tank / Carburetor Assembly: step 12, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Mount the Fuel Tank / Carburetor Assembly: step 12, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Mount the Fuel Tank / Carburetor Assembly: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Holding the carburetor on its side, insert the throttle rod onto the throttle plate control.

    • Rotate the assembly up 90° and position the carburetor on the intake pipe.

    • Slide the fuel tank into its mounting notches.

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  14. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Reassemble the Carburetor and Air Filter Housing: step 13, image 1 of 2 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Reassemble the Carburetor and Air Filter Housing: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Refit the breather hose.

    • Reposition the air filter housing, taking care to align the screw holes with the support bracket.

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  15. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Air Filter Housing Screws: step 14, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Air Filter Housing Screws: step 14, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Air Filter Housing Screws: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Tighten the 2 screws marked "A" on the photo with a 5/16 inch socket.

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  16. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Carburetor Screws: step 15, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Carburetor Screws: step 15, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Replace the Carburetor Screws: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Tighten the 2 screws marked "B" on the photo with a 9/32 inch socket.

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  17. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Install the Air Filter Element and Cover: step 16, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Install the Air Filter Element and Cover: step 16, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Install the Air Filter Element and Cover: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Refit the filter element and the cover, taking care to align the notches in the cover.

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  18. Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Reinstall the Pull Starter: step 17, image 1 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Reinstall the Pull Starter: step 17, image 2 of 3 Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement, Reinstall the Pull Starter: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Reposition the pull starter and secure it with the three screws using the 5/16 inch socket.

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