DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor on Homelite leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the carburetor is if the leaf blower is running rough.
All of the information in this carburetor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit.
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
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Leaf Blower Carburetor Replacement
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You will need a T-20 Torx bit for this procedure.
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Make sure the engine has cooled.
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Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
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Be sure to perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
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Lift the tab to detach the air filter cover.
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"Note the orientation of the fuel lines, then pull them off of the carburetor ports."
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Use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the two mounting screws securing the filter base and carburetor.
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Remove the old carburetor.
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Install the new carburetor by aligning it on the filter base.
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"Confirm the insulator gasket is in place, then position the carburetor and filter base and thread the screws to secure."
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Attach the fuel lines to the appropriate carburetor ports.
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"Make sure the air filter gasket is properly positioned on the filter base, then realign the cover and snap it into place."
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"Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug, then refill the fuel tank if necessary."
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Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.