How to replace a log splitter carburetor

Disconnect the spark plug wire so there's no chance that the log splitter engine could accidentally start.

Release the spring clamp that secures the fuel supply line to the fuel tank.

Disconnect the fuel supply line from the fuel tank and drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved container.

Press the release tab on the air filter cover and lift the cover off of the engine.

Pull the air filter straight up and off the top of the silencer plate.

Remove the two Phillips head screws securing the silencer plate to the top of the carburetor and remove the silencer plate.

Remove the two 10mm cap nuts that secure the air cleaner housing and the carburetor to the carburetor mounting studs.

Remove the 10mm mounting bolt from the top of the air cleaner housing.

Disconnect the vent hose from the valve cover.

Pull the air cleaner housing off of the carburetor.

Note the configuration of the carburetor throttle linkage and governor spring before removing them.

Manually pivot the throttle to align the slot at the top of the throttle with the throttle linkage rod. Pull the throttle linkage rod up out of the slot on the top of the throttle.

Disconnect the governor spring from the throttle on the carburetor.

Pull the carburetor off of the carburetor mounting studs.

Release the spring clamp that secures the fuel supply line to the carburetor and pull the fuel supply line off the carburetor.

Connect the fuel supply line to the new carburetor and secure the fuel supply line with the spring clamp.

Clean gasket residue off the side of the engine so that the new carburetor gasket can seal properly.

Position the new carburetor gasket on the mounting studs against the side of the engine.

Slide the new carburetor onto the mounting studs and push the carburetor against the engine.

Reconnect the governor spring and the throttle linkage on the carburetor throttle.

Position the gasket plate on the mounting studs and slide the gasket plate against the carburetor body.

Reinstall the air cleaner housing on the mounting studs and connect the vent hose on the valve cover. 

Reinstall the 10-mm cap nuts on the ends of the mounting studs and tighten the cap nuts firmly.

Reinstall the 10-mm mounting bolt on the top of the air cleaner housing and tighten the mounting bolt firmly.

Reinstall the silencer plate on the top of the carburetor and secure the silencer plate with the screws.

Push the air filter into place on top of the silencer plate.

Reinstall the air filter cover.

Reconnect the fuel supply line to the gas tank and secure it with the spring clamp.

Fill the gas tank with fuel and check for leaks.

Connect the spark plug wire and test engine operation.