9.5
Section 9
Disassembly
9
Hex
Screws
Figure 9-17. Removing Starter Mounting Screws.
Remove Blower Housing and Shields
1. Remove the hex fl ange screws and two hex fl ange
nuts (CH270 only) securing the blower housing.
See Figures 9-18, 9-19, and 9-20.
Hex
Screws
Hex
Nuts
Figure 9-18. Remove CH270 Blower Housing
Hardware.
Hex
Screws
Hex
Screws
Figure 9-19. Remove CH395, CH440 Blower
Housing Hardware.
Remove Carburetor
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely
fl ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited.
Gasoline may be present in the carburetor and fuel
system. Gasoline is extremely fl ammable, and its vapors
can explode if ignited. Keep sparks, open fl ames and other
sources of ignition away from the engine.
1. Disconnect the thro le link and dampening
spring from the carburetor. Remove the
carburetor, carburetor gasket, insulator, and
insulator gasket from the studs. See Figure 9-16.
Insulator
Gaskets
Figure 9-16. Carburetor Removal.
NOTE: To remove the carburetor without disturbing
the governor lever mounting, pull the
carburetor outward and off the mounting
studs. Tilt the carburetor and disconnect the
thro le link and dampening spring from the
thro le lever.
Remove Retractable Starter
1. Remove the three hex fl ange screws securing the
retractable starter to the blower housing. Remove
the starter. See Figure 9-17.