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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHusqvarna String Trimmer Fuel Tank Replacement #578942901
Husqvarna String Trimmer Fuel Tank Replacement #578942901
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Total Parts Cost
$30.94Estimated Savings
$112.5003:40
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel tank on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the tank is if it is leaking.
All of the information in this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver
All of the information in this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
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Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
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…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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Before you replace the fuel tank on your string trimmer…
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…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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Use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the muffler cover.
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Detach the cover.
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Next, remove the screws to release the muffler shield.
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Now unthread the screws securing the starter housing.
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Detach the fuel tank from the housing.
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Note the orientation of the fuel lines…then detach them from the carburetor to fully remove the old tank.
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Prepare the new fuel tank for installation...
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…by transferring the rubber isolators from the old tank to the new one.
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Now attach the fuel lines to the appropriate ports on the carburetor.
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Position the new tank on the starter assembly housing.
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Reposition the starter housing and fuel tank on the crankcase.
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Make sure the spark plug wire and boot protrudes through the spark plug access hole.
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Rethread the mounting screws.
21
Realign the muffler shield and secure it with the screws.
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Realign the muffler cover and rethread the screws to secure.
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With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…fill the fuel tank…
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…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
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At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel tank on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the tank is if it is leaking.
All of the information in this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver
All of the information in this fuel tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
Before you replace the fuel tank on your string trimmer…
6
…make sure the engine has cooled and that there is little or no fuel left in the tank.
7
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
8
Use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the muffler cover.
9
Detach the cover.
10
Next, remove the screws to release the muffler shield.
11
Now unthread the screws securing the starter housing.
12
Detach the fuel tank from the housing.
13
Note the orientation of the fuel lines…then detach them from the carburetor to fully remove the old tank.
14
Prepare the new fuel tank for installation...
15
…by transferring the rubber isolators from the old tank to the new one.
16
Now attach the fuel lines to the appropriate ports on the carburetor.
17
Position the new tank on the starter assembly housing.
18
Reposition the starter housing and fuel tank on the crankcase.
19
Make sure the spark plug wire and boot protrudes through the spark plug access hole.
20
Rethread the mounting screws.
21
Realign the muffler shield and secure it with the screws.
22
Realign the muffler cover and rethread the screws to secure.
23
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…fill the fuel tank…
24
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
25
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
26
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
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