Air Filter

Took the throttle apart and replaced the handle. This is not an easy task, so keep your cool. Took the cover off the muffler and took out the spark arrester. Tried the unit and same thing. Replaced the fuel line in case there was a pin hole in the line and cleaned the carb. Replaced the air filter - it was totally oil soaked. Tried it again and same thing. So after much thought, took the whole muffler off again and looked down into the port with a flashlight and low and behold the port was all but blocked. left the piston in place blocking the port and very carefully scraped the carbon out - blew the carbon out with air - lubricated it with oil and it ran like a champ. Adjusted the carb and it ran great. :-)

1. Checked spark plug. It showed to be running rich.
2. Checked air filter for cleaness. I had to replace it.
3. As I tightened the air filter cover, the bracket broke. So I replaced the bracket also.

Removed housing that covered the air filter.
Removed the old filter, cleaned the area around the filter.
Inserted the new filter and replaced the housing.

Remove the fuel cap and reach in with a long pair of forceps and get a hold of the fuel line and pull it and the fuel filter out. Remove the old filter and connect the new filter, Then put it back in the tank and replace the fuel cap
Remove the primer bulb cover and remove the old bulb and install the new one, then screw the cover back on.
Remove the air filter cover and remove the old filter and install the new one, then replace the cover.

Fuel Primer-- used compressed air to blow dirt away from carburetor, then removed two screws form the bezel securing the primer bulb, removed the bezel, pried out the old plastic primer and inserted the new one then reapplied the bezel and screws.

Carburetor Air Filter-- Loosened the wingnut holding the carburetor cap and removed the filter, replaced it with the new filter and reapplied the filter cover.

Installed throttle swivel kit, air filter and it started with no problem.

Removed the old cutting head with a socket. Installed the new one and put the line in it. I have used e-Replacement parts now at least five times, and the website is absolutely the best. I can find a picture of the part I am looking for, order it and just a few days it is there. It seems that if I have a breakdown, I can always find it on this website and it is great pricing.

Used the tutorials on the site to determine the issues (except their video for the fuel filter was not the right one, so I just went by the written instructions). Tested various possible problems to narrow down the problem. Pretty sure it was just dirty air and fuel filters (they looked a bit dirty). Ordered and less than a week went by before I was able to install (according to their directions). Easier than I thought. Did not have to empty fuel tank. Used disposable gloves. Runs great again! Thanks!

Watched 2 YouTube videos demonstrating how to replace the carburetor.
Removed the old spark plug.
Removed the throttle cable end from the carburetor.
Removed the air filter.
Removed the two bolts holding the carburetor.
Cleaned the mounting surface.
Installed new carburetor and replaced all the parts above in reverse order ending with a new spark plug and air filter. I also replaced the fuel filter. Filled it with fresh 2 cycle fuel and it started and ran perfectly on the second pull.

Remove string head
Removed case comp gear
Installed new case comp gear
Reinstalled string head
Change air filter
Started unit up and used
Total repair time 10 minutes