Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): lawnmower, carburetor linkage, ohv engine

Question
How do I get at carb on Scotts S1742 mower  Its a 17hp i/c intek ohv engine model#311777 type G143-E1

Answer
Hello Ken:

You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers (Scotts) and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. The Following is a Basic Instruction File I Made for Removing Carburetors. Any Input is Appreciated. Remove the Breather Assembly. Once the Air Filter is Removed you will See the Mounting Bolts for the Lower Section of the Breather Assembly. Once the Breather Assembly is Off the Carburetor you can See the 2 Mounting Bolts that Hold the Carburetor to the Intake Pipe. Disconnect the Carburetor Solenoid Wire. Turn Off the Gas Flow to the Carburetor and Disconnect the Gas Line from the Carburetor. Unbolt the Carburetor from the Intake Pipe. ***I Suggest you Take a Few Good Pictures of the Carburetor Linkage where it Connects to the Carburetor and where it Connects to the Governor Assembly. This Way if you Forget How the Linkage was Attached you have a Way to View the Connections.*** Once the 2 Bolts have Been Removed; Carefully Turn and Twist the Carburetor so the Linkage can be Removed from the Carburetor Throttle Plate. Soak, Clean and Rebuild or Replace the Carburetor. Simply Reverse the Above Procedure to Attach the Carburetor onto the Engine. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

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John

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John