A lawn mower's carburetor should be checked on a regular basis as it is so prone to lawn debris clogging in the air filters. It is possible to clean a carburetor without removing it from the mower.
If the carburetor is not in good working condition then the entire machine is affected since mixing of air and fuel in the mower's engine cannot be effective at all. You may have noticed that the lawn mower tends to perform poorly if some of the parts of the mower are not in good condition.
How to Clean Your Carburetor?
If you do not subject your mower to frequent check ups, then you may end up incurring extra costs in replacing the worn out parts of the mower. Cleaning a lawn mower carburetor is therefore very important for proper functioning of the lawn.
However, the cleaning should not only be done when the lawn fails but rather on a frequent basis when the mower is been cleaned. Cleaning the carburetor will not only boost the fuel efficiency but also increase the mower's lifespan.
If you need to clean your carburetor, we will take you through this comprehensive guide to help you understand some simple steps on how to go about it even without removing the carburetor from the lawn mower. Below are simple ways on how to clean a lawn mower carburetor.
Turn Off Mower
Completely turn off the lawn mower and also let the engine cool down for a few minutes before you can begin any cleaning procedures. You will need to
Inspect the Air Filters
You need to check if the air coming to the carburetor through the air filters is free from any lawn debris. If the air filters are clogged up then you will have to clean it up as this will only cause black smoke emissions when the mower is operating. Sometimes the lawn mower may completely fail to start up due yo such problems and hence it is important to keep the air filters free from any dirt.
Check all Connections to the Carburetor
All connections to the carburetor also need to be cleaned thoroughly for proper functioning of the mower. Due to the wear of the machine, these connections can be altered in various ways and therefore need to be checked frequently for cleaning and maintenance for proper functioning of the machine.
Clean the Carburetor
After opening the air filters and all connections to the carburetor, you will have a clear view to the inside of the carburetor for easier cleaning. With grasses, debris, leaves and even twigs clogging in the carburetor you can not afford to regularly clean it in order to let the machine function effectively. Clogging in the carburetor hinder a proper mixture of the fuel and air and hence leading to a complete failure of the machine.
Alternatively you can make use of starter fluid or carb clean spray that are meant to easily clean the carburetor. However, you can not spray the carburetor when the engine is off since it cannot do the cleaning without being propelled.
All you need to do is to start the engine and spray directly at the center of the carburetor while it is running. Any deposits clogging in the carburetor will easily be removed.
Other than the clogging of the debris, poor performance of the carburetor may be caused by poor management activities on the mower. You will therefore need to check on the mower after every one year to see if the fuel being used is fit and also if the spark plugs are running effectively.
When you are done cleaning, put everything in place and start the engine to see if the problems have been handled successfully.
Below is a good video on how to clean a carburetor and partially rebuild it.
Contact Your Local Dealer
If you have done a thorough cleaning on the carburetor and the machine does not still function effectively then you have no option but to visit the local dealer for a check up. The specialists have a wide experience in managing these small vehicles and they therefore have a complete knowledge on how to bundle such extreme cases.
A lawn's carburetor is very key in the operation of a lawn mower and it thus important to maintain a regular check on it. You would rather spend some time cleaning it every time you need to use the mower, than spending large sums of money to make replacements when the carburetor is completely worn out.
