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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho String Trimmer Fuel Filter Replacement #125-527-1
Echo String Trimmer Fuel Filter Replacement #125-527-1
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$16.20Estimated Savings
$112.5001:55
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel filter on Echo string trimmers. The most common reason for replacing the filter is if it is clogged, causing the engine to run poorly, only run for a few seconds, or not run at all.
All of the information in this fuel filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo, Walbro, Shindaiwa
Tools used: wire hook
All of the information in this fuel filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo, Walbro, Shindaiwa
Tools used: wire hook
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the fuel filter on your string trimmer…
2
…first make sure the engine has cooled.
3
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
4
Unthread the gas cap and pull the retainer out of the tank.
5
Be prepared for some fuel to spill.
6
Now use a wire with a hook to pull out the fuel line and filter.
7
Slide off the retaining ring…
8
…and pull off the old filter from the line.
9
Install the new fuel filter…
10
…by pushing it into place on the fuel line.
11
Secure the filter with the retaining ring and gently reinsert the fuel line and filter back into the tank making sure there are no restrictions in the line.
12
Insert the gas cap retainer into the tank then thread the cap on and tighten.
13
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
14
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel filter on Echo string trimmers. The most common reason for replacing the filter is if it is clogged, causing the engine to run poorly, only run for a few seconds, or not run at all.
All of the information in this fuel filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo, Walbro, Shindaiwa
Tools used: wire hook
All of the information in this fuel filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo, Walbro, Shindaiwa
Tools used: wire hook
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the fuel filter on your string trimmer…
2
…first make sure the engine has cooled.
3
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
4
Unthread the gas cap and pull the retainer out of the tank.
5
Be prepared for some fuel to spill.
6
Now use a wire with a hook to pull out the fuel line and filter.
7
Slide off the retaining ring…
8
…and pull off the old filter from the line.
9
Install the new fuel filter…
10
…by pushing it into place on the fuel line.
11
Secure the filter with the retaining ring and gently reinsert the fuel line and filter back into the tank making sure there are no restrictions in the line.
12
Insert the gas cap retainer into the tank then thread the cap on and tighten.
13
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
14
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Fuel Filter
$16.20
Total$0.00
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