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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Chainsaw Running Roughly? Carburetor #573952201
Craftsman Chainsaw Running Roughly? Carburetor #573952201
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor on Craftsman and Poulan chainsaws. The most common reason for replacing the carburetor is when it is clogged, causing the engine to run poorly or not at all, and cleaning the carburetor does not fix the problem.
All of the information for this carburetor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Craftsman
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 5/16” socket, needle-nose pliers
All of the information for this carburetor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Craftsman
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 5/16” socket, needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the carburetor in your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled. and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now unthread the knob securing the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
3
Release the retaining bar securing the air filter and pull the filter out.
4
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the engine cover.
5
Confirm that the chain brake is engaged then pull the cover off.
6
Remove the screw securing the air filter housing to the base.
7
Now use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the nuts from the carburetor mounting posts.
8
With the nuts removed, you can detach the air filter housing.
9
Next, depress the trigger to release the throttle arm and remove it from the carburetor.
10
Pull the carburetor forward and remove the choke lever.
11
Note the orientation of the fuel and primer lines then disconnect them from the carburetor – be prepared from some fuel to spill.
12
You can now remove the old carburetor.
13
Next, use needle-nose pliers to depress the retaining tabs to release the primer bulb from the housing.
14
Disconnect the primer line from the long port on the bulb and pull the primer free.
15
Prepare the new carburetor for installation by detaching the primer line and feeding it through the housing.
16
Attach the existing primer line to the long port on the bulb and snap the bulb into place.
17
Attach the fuel and primer lines to the appropriate ports on the new carburetor and slide the carburetor onto the mounting posts.
18
Attach the choke lever to the new carburetor and position it on the base.
19
Attach the throttle arm and realign it with the trigger.
20
Reposition the air filter housing and rethread the nuts on the mounting posts.
21
Replace the screw as well.
22
Next, realign the engine cover – remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to make this easier.
23
Replace the screws to secure the cover.
24
Replace the air filter in the housing and secure it with the retaining bar.
25
Realign the cover and rethread the knob to secure.
26
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor on Craftsman and Poulan chainsaws. The most common reason for replacing the carburetor is when it is clogged, causing the engine to run poorly or not at all, and cleaning the carburetor does not fix the problem.
All of the information for this carburetor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Craftsman
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 5/16” socket, needle-nose pliers
All of the information for this carburetor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Craftsman
Tools used: T25 Torx bit screwdriver, 5/16” socket, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the carburetor in your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled. and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now unthread the knob securing the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
3
Release the retaining bar securing the air filter and pull the filter out.
4
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the engine cover.
5
Confirm that the chain brake is engaged then pull the cover off.
6
Remove the screw securing the air filter housing to the base.
7
Now use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the nuts from the carburetor mounting posts.
8
With the nuts removed, you can detach the air filter housing.
9
Next, depress the trigger to release the throttle arm and remove it from the carburetor.
10
Pull the carburetor forward and remove the choke lever.
11
Note the orientation of the fuel and primer lines then disconnect them from the carburetor – be prepared from some fuel to spill.
12
You can now remove the old carburetor.
13
Next, use needle-nose pliers to depress the retaining tabs to release the primer bulb from the housing.
14
Disconnect the primer line from the long port on the bulb and pull the primer free.
15
Prepare the new carburetor for installation by detaching the primer line and feeding it through the housing.
16
Attach the existing primer line to the long port on the bulb and snap the bulb into place.
17
Attach the fuel and primer lines to the appropriate ports on the new carburetor and slide the carburetor onto the mounting posts.
18
Attach the choke lever to the new carburetor and position it on the base.
19
Attach the throttle arm and realign it with the trigger.
20
Reposition the air filter housing and rethread the nuts on the mounting posts.
21
Replace the screw as well.
22
Next, realign the engine cover – remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to make this easier.
23
Replace the screws to secure the cover.
24
Replace the air filter in the housing and secure it with the retaining bar.
25
Realign the cover and rethread the knob to secure.
26
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
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