1. Disconnect fuel lines at carburetor and at in-line fuel
filter.
2. Disconnect pulse (vacuum) line from crankcase.
3. Remove mounting screws from blower housing and
remove fuel pump and lines as an assembly.
Remove Throttle and Choke Controls
Control Panel Components
O
K
M
B
H
E
D
A
C
I
Q
B
L
G
T
F
J
B
D
N
P
R
S
A
Control Bracket
B
Lock Nut
C
Throttle Control
Lever
D
Flat Washer
E
Throttle Shaft Spring
F
Throttle Shaft
G
Throttle Shaft
Bracket
H
Throttle Control
Lever
I
Governed Idle
Bracket
J
Spacer
K
Governor Spring
L
Governed Idle Spring
M
Governor Lever
N
Linkage Spring
O
Throttle Linkage
P
Air Cleaner Gasket
Q
Carburetor
R
Carburetor Gasket
S
Choke Lever
T
Choke Linkage
1. Remove screws securing throttle shaft bracket and
governed idle bracket to cylinder head.
2. Disconnect springs from governor lever; note hole
locations for reassembly.
3. Remove choke linkage from choke lever and
carburetor. Reattach bushing to linkage following
separation to avoid losing it.
Drain Oil From Crankcase and Remove Oil Filter
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and 1 oil drain plug.
2. Allow ample time for oil to drain from crankcase and
oil filter.
3. Remove mounting screw and detach oil fill tube.
4. Remove and discard oil filter.
Remove Oil Cooler (if equipped)
1. Use a 5/16" Allen wrench to remove oil filter nipple.
2. Separate filter adapter from oil pan, leaving oil lines
attached. Remove screws mounting oil cooler to
blower housing. Remove cooler, lines, and filter
adapter as an assembly.
Remove Muffler
Remove exhaust system and attaching hardware from
engine. On engines equipped with a port liner, remove it
now.
Remove Air Cleaner Assembly
1. Disconnect breather hose from air cleaner. Remove
nuts securing air cleaner and any attached clips to
mounting studs.
2. Remove screws securing support bracket to air
cleaner assembly.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly and gasket off
mounting studs.
Remove Control Panel
1. Disconnect choke control cable and throttle control
cable from control bracket.
2. Remove lock nut securing throttle control lever, flat
washer, throttle shaft spring, and throttle control
shaft to control bracket.
3. Remove panel from blower housing.
4. Throttle control shaft and throttle shaft bracket do
not need to be removed from cylinder head at this
time. To do so, disconnect governor spring from
throttle control lever and governed idle spring from
governed idle bracket. Remove screws securing
throttle shaft bracket to cylinder head.
Remove Fuel Pump
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe
burns.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could ignite
if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
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