Lawn Mower 460BSP500E-3 Carburetor Replacement

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Required Tools

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

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Disassemble the Pull Starter

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

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Pull Starter

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

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Air Filter

Take off the air filter cover.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Air Filter Housing

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

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Carburetor disassembly

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

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Dismount the Air Filter Housing

Detach the housing by disconnecting the breather hose.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Fuel Tank and Carburetor

Slide the tank up to unhook it.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Detach the Fuel Tank

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

crwdns2936071:010crwdne2936071:0 — Empty the Fuel Tank

Drain the gasoline into an appropriate container.

crwdns2936071:011crwdne2936071:0 — Replace the Carburetor

Reconnect the hose from the tank to the carburetor.

crwdns2936071:012crwdne2936071:0 — Mount the Fuel Tank / Carburetor Assembly

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

crwdns2936071:013crwdne2936071:0 — Reassemble the Carburetor and Air Filter Housing

Refit the breather hose.

crwdns2936071:014crwdne2936071:0 — Replace the Air Filter Housing Screws

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

crwdns2936071:015crwdne2936071:0 — Replace the Carburetor Screws

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

crwdns2936071:016crwdne2936071:0 — Install the Air Filter Element and Cover

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

crwdns2936071:017crwdne2936071:0 — Reinstall the Pull Starter

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