How to replace leaf blower fuel lines

In a well-ventilated area, remove the fuel cap and empty the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved storage container.

To ensure that the leaf blower can’t start, disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

Loosen the thumb screw on the front of the housing and pull the blower tube off.

Remove the screws from the air filter cover and then remove the air filter cover.

Remove the carburetor mounting screws.

Pull out the air box and release it from the carburetor throttle and choke levers.

Note the configuration of the small and large fuel lines on the carburetor so you can reconnect them correctly later and then remove the fuel lines from the carburetor.

Remove the carburetor from the engine.

Remove the screws from the carburetor adapter.

Pull the carburetor adapter and air dam off of the engine.

Remove the screws from the front of the muffler guard cover and pull the guard cover off the muffler.

Remove the blower tube thumb screw from the front of the housing.

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 come off with the housing.

Remove the fuel tank from the housing.

The end of the small fuel line is connected to the fuel filter inside the tank. 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.

Pull the small fuel line out of the tank through the mounting hole.

Push the large fuel line into the tank through the mounting hole and pull it out of the mouth of the tank.

Cut one end of the large fuel line at an angle.

Push the angled end into the tank through the mounting hole far enough that you can grab the end through the mouth opening with needle-nose pliers. 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.

Cut the large fuel line to the same length as the original large fuel line.

Cut one end of the small fuel line at an angle.

Push the angled end into the tank through the mounting hole far enough that you can grab the end through the mouth opening with needle-nose pliers Pull the small line out the mouth of the tank. Cut the angled end of the fuel line square and attach the fuel filter.

Push the small line back into the tank through the mouth opening. Tug the other end of the small fuel until the filter rests on the bottom of the tank.

Cut the small fuel line to the same length as the original small fuel line.

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.

Reinstall the fuel cap.

Push the fuel lines onto the proper connections on the carburetor. Insert the carburetor into the air box with the throttle and choke levers positioned properly.

Position the carburetor on the side of the engine and reinstall the mounting screws.

Position the air filter cover over the carburetor and secure it with the mounting screws.

Push the blower tube back on the front of the housing and tighten the thumb screw.

Reattach the spark plug wire.