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Replacing the fuel grommet on a Kawasaki edger is a straightforward task. The fuel grommet fits in the fuel tank and helps to secure the hose. To replace the fuel grommet, you will need to remove the fuel lines from the carburettor, lube the new grommet and slide the fuel lines through it, and then reattach the fuel lines to the carburettor. You will also need to ensure that the intake and return lines are correctly attached to the carburettor.
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What You'll Learn
Removing the fuel lines from the carburettor
To remove the fuel lines from the carburettor, you must first remove the cylinder shroud and the crankcase pulse tube. Then, flip the unit over to expose the bottom of the carburettor where the primer bulb resides. Remove the four screws on the carburettor unit, while the carburettor is left on the cylinder. Remove the primer bulb and then reinstall the four carburettor screws. Next, use a screwdriver to pry up the fuel grommet and fuel lines from the fuel tank. You can then put Vaseline on the fuel filter outlet pipe and insert the fuel line. Cut the opposite end of the fuel line and carburettor return hose at an angle and rub Vaseline to facilitate the installation of tubes into the fuel grommet.
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Lubing the grommet and sliding the fuel lines through
To lube the grommet and slide the fuel lines through, you will need to use dielectric grease or Vaseline. First, remove the fuel lines from the carburettor. Then, lube the grommet and slide the two fuel lines through the grommet. Reattach the fuel lines to the carburettor, making sure to correctly attach the intake and return lines to their correct place on the carb.
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Installing the new fuel filter
To install the new fuel filter, you will need to remove the fuel lines from the carburettor. You can then use dielectric grease to lube the grommet and slide the two fuel lines through it. Install the new fuel filter with the little clamp, and then install the new grommet into the fuel tank. Reattach the two fuel lines to the carburettor, making sure to correctly attach the intake and return lines to their correct place on the carb. Finally, fill the tank with fuel and crank the edger.
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Installing the new grommet into the fuel tank
To install the new grommet into the fuel tank, you will need to first remove the fuel lines from the carburettor. Then, use dielectric grease to lube the grommet and slide the two fuel lines through it. You can then install the new fuel filter with the little clamp. Next, push the grommet back into the hole on the gas tank, applying pressure to the side to get it in. Finally, reattach the two fuel lines to the carburettor, making sure to correctly attach the intake and return lines to their correct place on the carb.
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Reattaching the fuel lines to the carburettor
To reattach the fuel lines to the carburettor, you will need to first remove the fuel lines from the carburettor. Then, use dielectric grease to lube the grommet and slide the two fuel lines through the grommet. Install the new fuel filter with the little clamp. Install the new grommet into the fuel tank. Finally, reattach the two fuel lines to the carburettor, making sure to correctly attach the intake and return lines to their correct place on the carb.
- Remove the cylinder shroud and crankcase pulse tube. Replace the crankcase pulse tube.
- Flip the unit over to expose the bottom of the carburettor where the primer bulb resides.
- Remove the four screws on the carburettor unit, while the carburettor is left on the cylinder.
- Remove and replace the primer bulb; re-install the four carburettor screws.
- Put Vaseline on the fuel filter outlet pipe and insert the fuel line. Cut the opposite end of the fuel line and carburettor return hose at an angle and rub Vaseline to facilitate the installation of tubes into the fuel grommet.
- Re-install the fuel tank and cylinder shroud using loctite.
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Frequently asked questions
To remove the old fuel grommet, you will need to use a screwdriver to pry it up from the fuel tank.
First, you will need to lube the grommet and slide the two fuel lines through it. Then, push the grommet back into the hole in the fuel tank.
You can use dielectric grease or Vaseline.
The fuel grommet fits in the fuel tank and helps to secure the hose. It acts as a valve for the fuel tank, allowing air to enter.
