How to Replace the Fuel Line on a Weed Trimmer

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In this how-to repair video, I'll replace the fuel return line on my Craftsman weed trimmer using a $3 kit I bought at the hardware store.

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[jackroche]

Hi, my friend, I sure did appreciate your video. My return line came off and i had no clue what to do until your video came up. Thanks a lot i can now attempt my repair first thing in the morning.

[chrisl]

This video was a big help! Thank you! Here's how I replaced the 3/16" line from tank to carb.... If your fuel line kit doesn't come with the wire tool, just push about 1/2 to 2/3 of the new fuel line into the 3/16" opening on the top of the tank. Then insert a tool or hook into the large (normal) tank opening, grab the new line, and pull it out the large opening. Take the fuel filter and push it onto the new line. Now push the new hose with filter back into the tank. Pull any excess new line out from the top of the tank so the filter sits on the bottom. Finally, connect the new line to the carb. Hope this helps :)

[supportanddefend]

This is easier if you remove the fuel tank and apply the lines then run them to the carburetor and reattach the fuel tank .

[ensinitas]

thanks for the walk through. my question was about the return line and how long. now i know! good old youtube

[robertjameshernandez]

What about that black part you pulled out how do u install that

[alexerezi]

Thank you so much, it looks like you just saved me $200.

[chriskopco]

Super helpful video! Addressed issues I was having with the fuel lines and made it easy to follow what to do if things went wrong. Thank you!

[jensheahan]

omg i love your video! this is why i love youtube, great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[ritalockett]

Putting the return tube in was almost like trying to put a square peg into a round hole lol

[jlrjlr]

Exacty what I needed to know. How far in the return gas line goes into the tank. About an inch. Thanks!

[MikeP]

After you cut the angle on the return line, dip it inside oil…makes it A WHOLE LOT EASIER feeding it through that hole.

[anthonyharper]

Thank you so much ! Great video. Just ran into this problem.. Never fails..

[thevault]

I just went ahead I got a little file and as soon as the Thin part started whitening on the file and touching the hole I just turned it a little to widen the hole so the line could fit. I can get a drill bit and make it a little wider but I wouldn't count on all the scrap plastic falling inside so definitely something around that why that could fit inside the hole and stretch the hole out just a little and it takes literally about a second to 2 seconds

[pauljanssen]

Best mechanic it hurts watching this. Least we know the return line and the fuel line

[sisco]

I went o my tractor supply today and got the fuel return line but one size 1/8 and it’s thick it’s no way getting it in the small hole I think I need the 3/16 smaller one so tomorrow I’ll try harbor fright and get the 3/16 one size down and Mandy could finally trim around my palm trees

[Zach-sguu]

It helps to cut the fuel line on the top at an angle. Then it helps to put a little grease or Petroleum jelly on the ends.

[uyeksoz]

Need the fuel line diagram for Troy built leaf blower

[m.angeloz]

Geez I wish I had different color fuel lines. Just replaced complete with bulb on a blower, gonna have to label what to what

[humplucker]

I replaced my line as well with that same kit but it leaks fuel on the tank side where the line goes in. Also a Craftsman trimmer.

[deenagleason]

I went out there two weed eat and I heard something rattling in the gas station and I saw that it was the fuel filter the tube that went in it had completely disintegrated I went to home Depot and all they had was a kit for all three lines is this the only way? Please help I'm 67-year-old handicapped female without a guy around. And the kit cost almost $30. Which I really can't afford.