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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHomelite Chainsaw Fuel Tank Replacement #310551001
Homelite Chainsaw Fuel Tank Replacement #310551001
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Total Parts Cost
$20.04Estimated Savings
$112.5004:38
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the gas tank on a Homelite chainsaw. The most common reason for replacing the fuel tank is when it is leaking gas.
All of the information for this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite
Tools used: multi screwdriver, T25 Torx screwdriver, flat head bit, needle-nose pliers
All of the information for this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite
Tools used: multi screwdriver, T25 Torx screwdriver, flat head bit, needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the fuel tank on your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
You should perform this procedure with no fuel in the tank.
3
Now use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the top cover.
4
Pull the cover off – this may require some effort.
5
Now set the chainsaw on its side and remove the screws securing the recoil starter.
6
You will need to remove the screw securing the left side of the chain brake handle as well and move the handle out of the way.
7
Unthread the caps from the gas and oil tanks.
8
Pull the starter off.
9
Rethread the oil and gas caps.
10
Now, use a small flathead screwdriver to depress one of the retaining tabs to release the primer bulb from the bracket.
11
You can now detach the fuel lines from the bulb – be prepared for some fuel to spill.
12
Next, detach the return line from the carburetor.
13
Pull the old fuel tank free.
14
You’re now ready to install the new fuel tank.
15
Feed the new gas line behind the carburetor as you slide the new tank into place.
16
Attach the gas lines to the primer bulb.
17
The new gas line from the tank connects to the longer port.
18
Snap the primer bulb into place on the bracket.
19
Attach the return line to the carburetor.
20
Unthread the new fuel tank cap as well as the oil tank cap.
21
Reposition the recoil starter and rethread the caps.
22
Replace the screws to secure the recoil starter.
23
Realign the top cover.
24
Rethread the screws to secure.
25
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position fill the new tank with fuel and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the gas tank on a Homelite chainsaw. The most common reason for replacing the fuel tank is when it is leaking gas.
All of the information for this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite
Tools used: multi screwdriver, T25 Torx screwdriver, flat head bit, needle-nose pliers
All of the information for this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite
Tools used: multi screwdriver, T25 Torx screwdriver, flat head bit, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the fuel tank on your chainsaw first make sure the engine has cooled and that the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
You should perform this procedure with no fuel in the tank.
3
Now use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the top cover.
4
Pull the cover off – this may require some effort.
5
Now set the chainsaw on its side and remove the screws securing the recoil starter.
6
You will need to remove the screw securing the left side of the chain brake handle as well and move the handle out of the way.
7
Unthread the caps from the gas and oil tanks.
8
Pull the starter off.
9
Rethread the oil and gas caps.
10
Now, use a small flathead screwdriver to depress one of the retaining tabs to release the primer bulb from the bracket.
11
You can now detach the fuel lines from the bulb – be prepared for some fuel to spill.
12
Next, detach the return line from the carburetor.
13
Pull the old fuel tank free.
14
You’re now ready to install the new fuel tank.
15
Feed the new gas line behind the carburetor as you slide the new tank into place.
16
Attach the gas lines to the primer bulb.
17
The new gas line from the tank connects to the longer port.
18
Snap the primer bulb into place on the bracket.
19
Attach the return line to the carburetor.
20
Unthread the new fuel tank cap as well as the oil tank cap.
21
Reposition the recoil starter and rethread the caps.
22
Replace the screws to secure the recoil starter.
23
Realign the top cover.
24
Rethread the screws to secure.
25
With the repair completed turn the on-off switch to the “on” position fill the new tank with fuel and your chainsaw should be ready for use.
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