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Disassembly/Inspection and Service
18 690 01 Rev. F
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Remove External Throttle, Governor and Choke
Linkage
1. Mark hole in which governor spring is attached and
loosen nut securing governor lever arm to governor
shaft. Lift off governor lever and remove carburetor
throttle link, dampening spring, and governor spring
from governor lever.
2. Remove nut securing throttle control lever. Unhook
spring and remove throttle control lever.
3. Remove screws and throttle plate.
Remove Carburetor
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could ignite
if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
Remove air cleaner gasket and slide carburetor off
mounting studs while disconnecting throttle linkage
and dampening spring. Remove carburetor to insulator
gasket, insulator, and insulator to cylinder head gasket.
Remove Retractable Starter
Remove screws securing retractable starter assembly to
blower housing.
Remove Electric Starter (if equipped)
Remove screws securing electric starter to blower
housing.
Remove Blower Housing
1. Remove screws securing blower housing.
2. Release wiring harness bundle clamp and
disconnect ON/OFF wiring harness bullet
connectors.
3. Remove blower housing.
Remove Oil Sentry
™
Module
Disconnect wiring harness bullet connector between Oil
Sentry
™
switch and module. Remove screw securing
module to bracket.
Cylinder Head Components
G
H
I
L
N
A
B
C
D
E
F
K
M
J
A
Valve Cover
B
Adjusting Nut
C
Rocker Arm
D
Rocker Arm Stud
E
Push Rod Guide
F
Push Rod
G
Valve Keeper
H
Valve Spring
I
Intake Valve Stem
Seal
J
Cylinder Shroud
K
Valve
L
Spark Plug
M
Dowel Pins
N
Cylinder Head
