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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHonda Small Engine Fuel Tank Replacement #17511-Z8B-800
Honda Small Engine Fuel Tank Replacement #17511-Z8B-800
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$15.50Estimated Savings
$112.5004:29
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a fuel tank on Honda small engines. The most common reason for replacing a fuel tank is if it is broken or leaking.
All of the information in this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: 10mm socket, adjustable wrench
All of the information in this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: 10mm socket, adjustable wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the fuel tank on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
You should perform this procedure with no fuel in the tank.
4
Release the starter rope from the guide and note the orientation of the recoil starter.
5
Now use a 10mm socket to unthread the mounting nuts securing the starter.
6
Remove the starter and lift off the engine shroud and fuel tank.
7
Release the retaining clamp and pull the fuel line off of the tank.
8
Unthread the fuel tank cap and detach the retaining strap.
9
Lift out the fuel gauge.
10
Use channel-lock pliers to help unthread the retaining ring.
11
Lift off the rubber gasket.
12
Next, depress the tab and push the retaining clip back to detach.
13
You can now remove the old tank from the shroud. For future ModelNumberPattern, Reference, we recommend copying down the engine model number found on the sticker attached to the old tank.
14
Prepare the new fuel tank for installation by transferring the isolator pads from the old tank to the new one – the smaller pad goes on the spout side.
15
Position the new tank in the engine shroud and push it into place.
16
Replace the retaining clip.
17
With the beveled side facing down, insert the rubber gasket.
18
Thread and tighten the retaing ring.
19
Slide on the fuel cap retaining strap.
20
Insert the fuel gauge and thread on the cap.
21
Attach the fuel line to the new tank and secure the line with the clamp.
22
Reposition the engine shroud and tank.
23
Properly realign the starter then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure.
24
Depress the bail arm extend the starter rope and secure the rope in the guide.
25
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug fill the new tank with fuel and your engine should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a fuel tank on Honda small engines. The most common reason for replacing a fuel tank is if it is broken or leaking.
All of the information in this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: 10mm socket, adjustable wrench
All of the information in this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: 10mm socket, adjustable wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the fuel tank on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
You should perform this procedure with no fuel in the tank.
4
Release the starter rope from the guide and note the orientation of the recoil starter.
5
Now use a 10mm socket to unthread the mounting nuts securing the starter.
6
Remove the starter and lift off the engine shroud and fuel tank.
7
Release the retaining clamp and pull the fuel line off of the tank.
8
Unthread the fuel tank cap and detach the retaining strap.
9
Lift out the fuel gauge.
10
Use channel-lock pliers to help unthread the retaining ring.
11
Lift off the rubber gasket.
12
Next, depress the tab and push the retaining clip back to detach.
13
You can now remove the old tank from the shroud. For future ModelNumberPattern, Reference, we recommend copying down the engine model number found on the sticker attached to the old tank.
14
Prepare the new fuel tank for installation by transferring the isolator pads from the old tank to the new one – the smaller pad goes on the spout side.
15
Position the new tank in the engine shroud and push it into place.
16
Replace the retaining clip.
17
With the beveled side facing down, insert the rubber gasket.
18
Thread and tighten the retaing ring.
19
Slide on the fuel cap retaining strap.
20
Insert the fuel gauge and thread on the cap.
21
Attach the fuel line to the new tank and secure the line with the clamp.
22
Reposition the engine shroud and tank.
23
Properly realign the starter then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure.
24
Depress the bail arm extend the starter rope and secure the rope in the guide.
25
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug fill the new tank with fuel and your engine should be ready for use.
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