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Replacing a fuel filter on a Craftsman gasoline blower is a simple task that can be completed in a few minutes. The filter helps increase the blower's power and prevents the motor from blowing up by filtering gas. To replace the fuel filter, you will need a Phillips screwdriver and, depending on the model, you will need to unscrew four to six screws. You will also need to drain all the fuel from the motor before replacing the filter to avoid it being covered in gas.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Simple |
| Tools required | Phillips screwdriver, pliers |
| Steps | Unscrew the plastic casing, pull the casing off the motor, locate the black hose, follow the hose until you see a cylindrical piece protruding, pop the hose off the filter, remove the filter, drain the fuel from the motor, loosen the clamps on the old fuel filter, slide the clamps away from the filter, insert the new filter, replace the clamps, replace the hose |
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What You'll Learn
How to unscrew the casing
To replace the fuel filter on a Craftsman blower, you will need to unscrew the casing. This can be done with a Phillips screwdriver.
First, locate the side of the blower with the pull cord. Depending on the model, there will be between four and six screws holding the casing in place. Use the screwdriver to carefully unscrew each one. Once all the screws have been removed, gently pull the casing away from the motor.
Underneath the plastic gas tank, you will see a small black hose. Follow this hose until you reach a cylindrical piece protruding from it. This is the fuel filter. To remove the filter, simply pop the hose off. It should come away easily.
Before beginning this process, it is important to drain all the fuel from the motor. If you do not, the filter will be covered in gas. Keep the motor turned off during repairs and do not turn it upside down, as this will cause gas and oil to spill.
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Locating the fuel filter
The fuel filter is usually attached to the main fuel line, which is the thin line. The line with the filter attached connects to the lower nipple on the carb. The return line, which is thicker, connects to the upper nipple, closest to the primer bulb.
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Removing the fuel filter
Before removing the old filter, make sure to draw a diagram of where the lines go, or take a photo of the setup, so that you can correctly replace the new filter. You can then cut a 1-inch hole in the case directly above where the fuel lines come out of the tank, and remove the old lines. Cut the end of the new fuel line at a thin angle, and use a thin stiff wire (like a large paperclip) or fishing line to feed the new line through.
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Draining the fuel
First, make sure you have the right tools. For this process, you will need a Phillips screwdriver and pliers. You may also need a stiff wire or fishing line.
Next, locate the fuel filter. To do this, follow the small black hose directly under the plastic gas tank until you see a cylindrical piece protruding from the hose. This is the fuel filter.
Now, it's time to drain the fuel. Loosen the clamps on both sides of the old fuel filter with pliers and slide them away from the filter. Be careful not to turn the motor upside down, as this will cause gas and oil to spill. Keep the motor turned off during repairs.
After draining the fuel, you can proceed to replace the fuel filter. Pop the hose off the filter, and it will come out easily.
If you are also replacing the fuel lines, you can cut a 1-inch hole in the case directly above where the fuel lines come out of the tank. Remove the old lines and cut the end of the new fuel line at a thin angle. You can use a thin stiff wire or fishing line to help feed the new line through.
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Reassembling the unit
First, loosen the clamps on both sides of the old fuel filter with pliers, and slide the clamps away from the filter. Drain all the fuel from the motor before replacing the filter. If you don't, the filter will be covered in gas. Keep the motor turned off during repairs.
Next, follow the small black hose until you see a cylindrical piece protruding from the hose. Pop the hose off the filter. The filter will come out easily after you take off one side.
Now, put the fuel filter on the skinny line and make sure it rests on the bottom of the tank. The primer return line (thicker) should be in the tank by a couple of inches. Before reconnecting the carb, remove the primer side and make sure the screen is clear and not clogged with dirt.
Finally, when reassembling the unit, be sure the rope and guide are routed correctly.
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Frequently asked questions
Replacing a fuel filter on a Craftsman blower is a simple task. First, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the plastic casing on the side with the pull cord. Depending on the model, there will be between four and six screws. Pull the casing off the motor. Directly under the plastic gas tank, you will see a small black hose. Follow the hose until you see a cylindrical piece protruding from it. Pop the hose off the filter and the filter will come out easily.
You will need a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the casing. You will also need a pair of pliers to loosen the clamps on both sides of the old fuel filter and slide them away from the filter.
Yes, it is important to drain all the fuel from the motor before replacing the filter. If you don't, the new filter will be covered in gas.
If your Craftsman blower is not performing as well as it used to, it may be time to replace the fuel filter. The filter helps to increase the blower's power and keeps the motor from blowing up by preventing gas from filtering through the motor.
