Ameer Randolph
Replacing the fuel filter on a Stihl blower can be a tricky task. Some people have reported that the fuel line is too short to be able to replace the filter through the filler neck. However, there are a few methods that can be used to replace the filter. One method is to use a wire or coat hanger to fashion a hook that can be used to grab the fuel line and drag it out through the fuel cap opening. Another method is to use long needle nose pliers to pinch the tube/filter and ease it out.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Tools | Wire or coat hanger with a hook at the end, needle nose pliers |
| Method | Use the wire or coat hanger to hook the fuel line and drag it out of the fuel cap opening, then use the pliers to pinch the tube/filter and ease it out |
| Alternative method | Pry out the grommet from the fuel tank from the outside, the fuel filter will come out with it |
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What You'll Learn
Using a wire to hook the fuel line
To replace the fuel filter on a Stihl blower, you can use a wire to hook the fuel line. Fashion a hook at the end of a wire (muffler wire or similar) and use it to snatch the fuel line and drag it out through the fuel cap opening. There should be enough slack in the fuel line to do this.
If the fuel line is too short, you can try using a coat hanger to push the line forward and then grab it with pliers. You can also try using long needle nose pliers to fish out the filter hose inside the tank. The filter is weighted, so gravity will help you get it down towards the filler cap opening. The pliers will help you pinch the tube/filter and ease it out.
If these methods don't work, you may need to remove the fuel tank to replace the fuel filter. However, this is not usually necessary.
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Prying out the grommet from the fuel tank
To pry out the grommet from the fuel tank of a Stihl blower, you will need to use a wire (such as a muffler wire) with a hook fashioned at the end. This will allow you to reach the fuel line and drag it out through the fuel cap opening. Newer and some older Stihl blowers have a grommet that is integral to the fuel line, so you will need to pry the grommet out from the outside of the tank, and the fuel filter will come out with it.
Alternatively, you can use long needle-nose pliers to pinch the tube/filter and ease it out. A bent clothes hanger can also be used as a hook to help remove the fuel filter.
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Using pliers to pinch the tube/filter
To replace the fuel filter on a Stihl blower, you will need to remove the fuel tank. You can do this by using a wire (such as a muffler wire) with a hook fashioned at the end to grab the fuel line and pull it out through the fuel cap opening. Newer Stihl blowers and some older models have a grommet integral to the fuel line, which can be pried out from the outside, removing the fuel filter with it.
If you are unable to remove the fuel filter through the filler neck due to a short fuel line, you can use long-nose pliers to pinch the tube/filter and ease it out. This can be done by fishing the pliers into the tank to grab the filter, which is weighted, so gravity will help guide it towards the filler cap opening. Alternatively, a bent clothes hanger can be used as a hook to grab the filter.
Once you have removed the old fuel filter, you can install a new one. This can be done by pushing the fuel line forward with a coat hanger and then grabbing it with pliers to attach the new filter.
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Using a coat hanger to push the line forward
To replace the fuel filter on a Stihl blower, you will need to access the filter hose inside the tank. One way to do this is by using a coat hanger. First, bend the coat hanger into a hook shape. Then, push the coat hanger into the tank and use it to hook the fuel line. Once you have hooked the fuel line, push it forward towards you. This will give you enough slack to grab the filter and change it.
If you are unable to reach the filter hose with the coat hanger, you may need to remove the fuel tank. However, this is not always necessary, and some users have reported success by using a wire with a hook at the end to fish out the fuel line through the fuel cap opening. Newer Stihl blowers, as well as some older models, have a grommet integral to the fuel line. In these cases, you can pry out the grommet from the outside of the tank, and the fuel filter will come out with it.
It is important to note that the fuel filter is always attached directly to the end of the fuel line. Therefore, by removing the fuel line, you will also be removing the fuel filter.
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Removing the fuel tank
To remove the fuel tank from your Stihl blower, you will need to access the fuel filter hose inside. This can be done by using a wire (such as a muffler wire) with a hook fashioned at the end to grab the fuel line and pull it out through the fuel cap opening. Newer Stihl blowers and some older models have a grommet integral to the fuel line, which can be pried out from the outside, removing the fuel filter with it.
If the fuel line is too short to access the filter, you can try using a coat hanger to push the line forward and then grab it with pliers. This method is suggested for the Stihl BG86 handheld blower.
Another option is to use long needle-nose pliers to fish out the filter. The filter is weighted, so gravity will help guide it towards the filler cap opening, where it can be pinched with the pliers and eased out. A bent clothes hanger can also be used as a hook to grab the filter.
It is important to note that the fuel tank should be cleaned out if it is clear of debris. While it is rare for the filter to completely clog and stop working, keeping dirt away from the tank when filling it can help prevent issues.
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Frequently asked questions
You can fish out the fuel filter with a wire or pliers.
You can use a muffler wire or something similar.
You can use long needle nose pliers or a bent clothes hanger.
You can try pushing the line forward with a coat hanger and then grabbing it with pliers.
It is recommended to replace the fuel filter every time you change the oil, or at least once a year.
