Replacing Husqvarna Blower Fuel Line: Step-By-Step Guide

If you're looking to replace the fuel line on your Husqvarna blower, you've come to the right place. This is a step-by-step guide on how to do it. First, make sure you have the right replacement fuel line kit for your Husqvarna blower model. You can find these kits online or at hardware stores. Next, find a well-ventilated area and remove the fuel cap, emptying the fuel tank into an approved storage container. Then, disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the blower tube by loosening the thumb screw on the front of the housing. After that, you can remove the air filter cover by unscrewing it and lifting it off. Now, you can access the carburetor, which you should also remove by unscrewing it from the engine. With the carburetor out of the way, you can now remove the fuel tank by unscrewing it from the housing. Be careful when handling the fuel tank as it may still contain some fuel. Once the fuel tank is removed, you can now pull out the old fuel lines and replace them with the new ones from your kit. Make sure to cut the new fuel lines at the correct length and install any necessary grommets or filters. Reattach the fuel tank and carburetor, ensuring that the fuel lines are connected correctly. Finally, reassemble the blower by reattaching the air filter cover, blower tube, and spark plug wire. Your Husqvarna blower should now be ready to use with its new fuel line!

Remove the fuel tank

To remove the fuel tank from your Husqvarna blower, first remove the screws from the front of the muffler guard cover and pull the guard cover off the muffler. Next, remove the blower tube thumb screw from the front of the housing. Then, remove the screws from the right side of the housing and pull the left side of the housing off the blower. The fan cover and handle will come off with the housing. Finally, remove the fuel tank from the housing.

Before removing the fuel tank, you will need to disconnect the spark plug wire, remove the blower tube, and remove the air filter cover. You will also need to remove the carburetor by first removing the carburetor mounting screws, then pulling out the air box and releasing it from the carburetor throttle and choke levers, and finally removing the fuel lines from the carburetor before removing the carburetor from the engine.

After removing the fuel tank, you will need to pull the fuel lines out of the tank. The end of the small fuel line is connected to the fuel filter inside the tank, so use needle-nose pliers to fish the fuel filter out of the mouth of the tank. Remove the fuel filter from the end of the small fuel line, then pull the small fuel line out of the tank through the mounting hole. Finally, push the large fuel line into the tank through the mounting hole and pull it out of the mouth of the tank.

Pull the fuel lines out of the tank

To pull the fuel lines out of the tank, you will need needle-nose pliers. The end of the small fuel line is connected to the fuel filter inside the tank. Use the needle-nose pliers to fish the fuel filter out of the mouth of the tank. Remove the fuel filter from the end of the small fuel line. Pull the small fuel line out of the tank through the mounting hole.

Now, push the large fuel line into the tank through the mounting hole and pull it out of the mouth of the tank. You can use the needle-nose pliers to grab the end of the large fuel line through the mouth opening.

At this point, you should have successfully pulled the fuel lines out of the tank. The next step is to install the large fuel line. To do this, cut one end of the large fuel line at an angle and push the angled end into the tank through the mounting hole. Ensure that the end is far enough inside that you can grab it with the needle-nose pliers.

After that, cut the angled end of the large fuel line square and install the grommet on the end. Tug the opposite end of the large fuel line until the grommet touches the side of the tank. Finally, cut the large fuel line to match the length of the original large fuel line.

A helpful tip is to lubricate the fuel lines with a drop of oil to ease threading.

Install the large fuel line

To install the large fuel line, first cut one end at an angle. Push the angled end into the tank through the mounting hole, ensuring it goes far enough in so that you can grab the end through the mouth opening with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Next, cut the angled end square and install the grommet on this end. Pull the opposite end of the large fuel line until the grommet touches the side of the tank. Finally, cut the large fuel line to match the length of the original. To ease threading, lubricate the fuel lines with a drop of oil.

Install the small fuel line

To install the small fuel line, start by cutting one end at an angle. Then, push the angled end into the tank through the mounting hole, ensuring it goes far enough that you can grab it through the mouth opening with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Next, cut the angled end square and attach the fuel filter. Pull the small line back into the tank through the mouth opening, and tug the other end until the filter rests at the bottom of the tank. Finally, cut the small fuel line to match the length of the original.

Reinstall the left side of the housing

To reinstall the left side of the housing, first position the left side of the housing near the leaf blower and thread the fuel lines through the hole in the housing near the carburetor. Position the handle properly and push the housing back together, making sure the eyelet for the starter pull cord is properly positioned. Insert the thumb screw in the housing at the front of the blower and rotate the screw just until it catches the nut; don't tighten it yet. Loosely install two other housing screws to keep the housing in place while you install the fan cover.

Pry the tab on the fan cover spring out until it is in the loaded position. Snap the fan cover into the housing while holding the spring in the loaded position. Insert all of the housing screws and tighten them firmly. Reinstall the guard cover on the muffler.

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