Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
16
Time Required
10 - 30 minutes
Sections
2
- Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Spark Plug Disconnect
- 1 step
- Throttle Lever and Cable
- 15 steps
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Introduction
The auger bit is removed in this guide. While not necessary, removing it will make the repair easier.
What you need
Step 1
Disconnect the spark plug
- Before you begin, make sure the engine is switched off and cool to the touch.
- Pull the spark plug connector straight off of the spark plug.
Before you begin, make sure the engine is switched off and cool to the touch.
Pull the spark plug connector straight off of the spark plug.
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Step 2
Remove the air filter cover
- Unscrew the bolt securing the air filter cover
Unscrew the bolt securing the air filter cover
Step 3
- Rotate the air filter cover 90° and lift it straight up to remove it.
Rotate the air filter cover 90° and lift it straight up to remove it.
Step 4
Remove the throttle cable
- Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the throttle cable clamp.
Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the throttle cable clamp.
Step 5
- Use a pair of needle nose pliers to lift the throttle cable out of its slot on the throttle body.
Use a pair of needle nose pliers to lift the throttle cable out of its slot on the throttle body.
Step 6
- Slide the throttle cable out of its clamp.
Slide the throttle cable out of its clamp.
Step 7
- Use a pair of flush cutters to cut through the zip tie securing the throttle cable to the auger and remove it.
- Repeat this step for all seven zip ties along the throttle cable.
Use a pair of flush cutters to cut through the zip tie securing the throttle cable to the auger and remove it.
Repeat this step for all seven zip ties along the throttle cable.
Step 8
- Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the throttle cable end clamp.
Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the throttle cable end clamp.
Step 9
- Remove the end of throttle cable from the clamp.
Remove the end of throttle cable from the clamp.
Step 10
- Loosen the red screw clamping the throttle cable in the holder on the handle.
Loosen the red screw clamping the throttle cable in the holder on the handle.
Step 11
- Remove the throttle cable from its holder on the handle.
Remove the throttle cable from its holder on the handle.
Step 12
- Slide the throttle cable out of the braided wiring sleeve.
Slide the throttle cable out of the braided wiring sleeve.
Step 13
Remove the throttle lever
- The throttle lever is held in place by a flared rivet. You will need to replace this rivet with a new one, and re-flare it, during reassembly.
- Use needle nose pliers to bend the flared end of the rivet inward to straighten it.
The throttle lever is held in place by a flared rivet. You will need to replace this rivet with a new one, and re-flare it, during reassembly.
Use needle nose pliers to bend the flared end of the rivet inward to straighten it.
Step 14
- Use a pin punch and a hammer to tap the rivet out of the handle.
Use a pin punch and a hammer to tap the rivet out of the handle.
Step 15
- Use needle nose pliers to unhook the throttle lever spring from the throttle lever.
Use needle nose pliers to unhook the throttle lever spring from the throttle lever.
Step 16
- Remove the throttle lever.
- Remove the throttle lever spring.
Remove the throttle lever.
Remove the throttle lever spring.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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