Replacing Fuel Line On Homelite Weed Eater: Step-By-Step Guide

If your Homelite weed eater is not working properly, it may be time to replace the fuel line. The fuel line in a Homelite weed eater connects the fuel tank to the carburetor. This flimsy plastic line will degrade over time and needs to be replaced seasonally. To replace the fuel line, start by draining all of the gas from the tank. Then, remove the air filter cover or cylinder cover to access the carburetor and disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor using needle-nose pliers. Reach into the gas tank with the needle-nose pliers to pull out the fuel filter and old fuel line. Cut off 6 to 8 inches of new fuel line, cutting one end in a 45-degree taper. Insert a metal wire into the other end and push the tapered end into the hole at the bottom of the fuel tank. Once most of the way through, grab and pull it towards the carburetor with the needle-nose pliers. Remove the metal wire and cut off any excess line inside the tank, leaving about 2 inches of line. Insert the tip of the fuel filter into the fuel line and pull the line towards the carburetor, connecting it to the carburetor.

Drain the gas tank

To drain the gas tank of your Homelite weed eater, you'll first want to use up the last of the fuel in the lines. Start the trimmer if possible, and let it run until it has used up all the remaining fuel.

Once the tank is empty, you will need to remove the air filter or cylinder cover to access the carburetor. This will depend on the model of your weed eater. With the cover removed, you can then disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor using a pair of needle-nose pliers.

Now, reach into the gas tank with the needle-nose pliers and carefully pull out the old fuel filter and fuel line. These can be disposed of.

At this point, the gas tank of your Homelite weed eater should be completely drained and you can proceed to install the new fuel line.

Disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor

To disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor, you will need needle-nose pliers.

First, remove the air filter or cylinder cover to access the carburetor. The specific cover you need to remove will depend on your model of Homelite weed eater. Once you have removed the cover, you can use the needle-nose pliers to disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor.

After you have disconnected the fuel line, you will need to reach into the gas tank with the pliers and pull out the fuel filter and old fuel line. These can then be thrown away.

It is recommended that whenever you replace the fuel line, you should also replace the fuel filter.

Remove the fuel filter and old fuel line

To remove the fuel filter and old fuel line from your Homelite weed eater, you'll need to first drain the gas tank. Start the trimmer and let it use up the remaining fuel in the lines.

Next, you'll need to access the carburetor by removing the air filter cover or cylinder cover, depending on your model. Once you have access to the carburetor, disconnect the fuel line using a pair of needle-nose pliers.

Now, reach into the gas tank with the needle-nose pliers and carefully pull out the fuel filter and old fuel line. Dispose of these parts appropriately.

It's important to replace the fuel line in your Homelite weed eater seasonally as the plastic line can degrade over time. Additionally, improper storage can cause the gas to dry out in the line, reducing the amount of fuel in the carburetor and potentially leading to problems with seals and gaskets.

When replacing the fuel line, it is recommended to also replace the fuel filter.

Cut the new fuel line to size

To cut the new fuel line to size, you will need to cut off 6 to 8 inches of the new fuel line. Cut one end at a 45-degree angle to help guide it through the hole in the fuel tank. This tapered end will be inserted into the hole at the bottom of the fuel tank. You can use a metal hook or wire to help push it through.

Once the tapered end is mostly through, grab it with needle-nose pliers and pull it towards the carburetor. At this point, do not connect it to the carburetor yet. Take out the metal wire and cut off any excess line inside the tank, leaving about 2 inches of the line remaining inside. Pull the fuel line up slightly so that you can insert the tip of the fuel filter into the fuel line.

Now, pull the line towards the carburetor and connect it to the same spot you removed it from. If you are having trouble pushing the line through the tank, try coating the outside with a little engine oil to grease it.

Insert the new fuel line into the tank

To insert the new fuel line into the tank, start by cutting off 6 to 8 inches of new fuel line. Cut one end in a 45-degree taper. This will make pushing the line into the tank easier. Insert a metal wire into the other end of the line. Next, push the tapered end into the hole at the bottom of the fuel tank. You can use a metal hook for leverage. Once you've pushed the line most of the way through, grab it with needle-nose pliers and pull it towards the carburetor.

If you're having trouble pushing the line through the tank, try coating the outside with a little engine oil to grease it.

Once the line is through, take out the metal wire and cut off any excess line inside the tank. There should be about 2 inches of line left in the tank. Pull the fuel line up into the tank a little so you can insert the tip of the fuel filter into the fuel line.

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