Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHomelite Leaf Blower Manifold Gasket Replacement (901551001)

Homelite Leaf Blower Manifold Gasket Replacement (901551001)

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the manifold gasket on Homelite leaf blowers.

All of the information in this manifold gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.

Tools used: T-20 Torx bit.

Step By Step Instructions

1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
2
Leaf Blower Manifold Gasket Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a T-20 Torx bit for this procedure.
5
Make sure the engine has cooled.
6
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
7
Lift the tab to detach the air filter cover.
8
Use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the two mounting screws securing the filter base and carburetor.
9
Move the carburetor assembly out of the way and remove the insulator gasket.
10
Unthread the three mounting screws to release the engine cover.
11
Unthread the two screws securing the insulator – this may require some effort.
12
Pull off the insulator.
13
"If still intact, remove the old manifold gasket."
14
Install the new gasket by aligning in on the insulator.
15
"Align the assembly on the engine block, then fully thread the screws."
16
Realign the engine cover and secure it with the screws.
17
"Position the insulator gasket on the carburetor and air filter base assembly, then position the assembly and thread the screws."
18
"Make sure the air filter gasket is properly positioned on the filter base, then realign the cover and snap it into place."
19
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
20
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the manifold gasket on Homelite leaf blowers.

All of the information in this manifold gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.

Tools used: T-20 Torx bit.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
2
Leaf Blower Manifold Gasket Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a T-20 Torx bit for this procedure.
5
Make sure the engine has cooled.
6
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
7
Lift the tab to detach the air filter cover.
8
Use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the two mounting screws securing the filter base and carburetor.
9
Move the carburetor assembly out of the way and remove the insulator gasket.
10
Unthread the three mounting screws to release the engine cover.
11
Unthread the two screws securing the insulator – this may require some effort.
12
Pull off the insulator.
13
"If still intact, remove the old manifold gasket."
14
Install the new gasket by aligning in on the insulator.
15
"Align the assembly on the engine block, then fully thread the screws."
16
Realign the engine cover and secure it with the screws.
17
"Position the insulator gasket on the carburetor and air filter base assembly, then position the assembly and thread the screws."
18
"Make sure the air filter gasket is properly positioned on the filter base, then realign the cover and snap it into place."
19
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
20
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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