DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing the fuel tank on an Echo string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the gas tank is when it is leaking gas.
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Echo
Tools needed: small slotted screwdriver, needle nose pliers, Torx driver, dish soap
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the fuel tank on your string trimmer first make sure the engine has cooled and that there is little or no fuel left in the tank.
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Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
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Note the orientation of the fuel lines attached to the primer assembly then disconnect them.
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Be prepared for some fuel to spill out.
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Now release the check valve and vent tube.
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Remove the mounting screws securing the fuel tank and pull off the old tank.
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Prepare the new fuel tank for installation by first removing the fuel line assembly from the old tank.
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Apply some liquid dish soap or rinse aid to the grommet.
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Now insert the fuel filter into the new tank and snap the grommet into place.
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Next, transfer the gas cap from the old tank to the new one.
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Position the new tank on the engine housing and replace the mounting screws to secure.
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Reposition the check valve in the slot in the starter housing.
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Reconnect the fuel lines to the appropriate ports on the primer assembly – it’s important to keep the lines properly oriented.
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Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
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Add fuel to the new tank and your string trimmer should be ready for use.