Official Tecumseh lawn & garden engine parts

Top-selling Tecumseh lawn and garden equipment engine parts

• Starter motor. The starter motor spins the flywheel to start the engine when you turn the key to the start position.
• Carburetor rebuild kit. The carburetor rebuild kit includes gaskets, seals, a hinge pin and other components to refurbish the carburetor.
• Alternator. The alternator is a set of wire coils under the flywheel of the engine that generates electricity to power the tractor when it's running. The alternator also recharges the battery while the engine runs.
• Battery. On electric start engines, the battery provides the 12 volts needed to power the starter.
• Fuel pump. The fuel pump moves fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.

Replacing the carburetor on your Tecumseh lawn and garden equipment engine

• Working in a well-ventilated area, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Remove the air filter. Remove the screws from the air filter base. Release the breather tube and pull off the air filter base.
• Place a shop rag under the fuel tank to catch spills. Place a fuel-safe container under the gas line connection to the fuel tank. Release the spring clamp and disconnect the fuel line from the gas tank. Drain the gasoline into the container. Wipe up any spills.
• Separate the carburetor mounting bracket arms to release the carburetor and disconnect the carburetor from the carburetor adapter. Holding the carburetor above the bracket, disconnect the governor and choke linkage rods and remove the carburetor. Release the fuel line spring clamp and pull the fuel line off the carburetor.
• Push the O-ring into the outlet port of the new carburetor. Install the retainer on top of the O-ring. Connect the fuel line to the new carburetor and secure it with the spring clamp. Hold the carburetor over the mounting brackets and connect the governor and choke linkage rods. Push the carburetor into the bracket arms and push the outlet port fully onto the carburetor adapter. Push the air cleaner gasket into the channel on the carburetor inlet.
• Push the fuel line onto the tank fitting and secure it with the spring clamp. Position the air filter base on the front of the carburetor and reconnect the breather tube. Secure the air filter base with the mounting screws. Reinstall the air filter. Reconnect the spark plug wire.