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Which fuel line goes to the primer bulb?
The (clear) main fuel line with the filter (filter inside the fuel tank) goes to the bottom of the carburetor (or the elbow shaped nipple). The (clear) fuel intake line runs from the top of the carburetor (straight nipple) and goes to the short post on the back of the primer bulb.
How do you put fuel back in a carburetor?
Priming the Fuel Pump
- Disconnect the hose that connects the fuel pump to the carburetor.
- Spray a three second burst of starting fluid into the carburetor.
- Repeat the spray-and-die procedure until you see fuel begin to wet the rag on the fuel line.
- Reconnect the fuel line to the carburetor.
Why is fuel not getting to the carburetor?
No fuel at your carburetor can be caused by many things. It could be a simple issue like a fuel filter plugged so tight that no fuel can pass through. Another logical cause could be the fuel pump. A hole in the fuel line on the tank side could also cause the fuel pump to suck air instead of fuel from the fuel tank.
How do you clean the fuel line on a McCulloch chainsaw?
Remove the McCulloch chain saw fuel line from the machine and soak each one independently in a bucket full of water. Bubbles that form on the outside of the tube and float to the surface in one area will let you know where a crack, pinhole or other fault in the line has formed.
How do you remove the fuel line from a carburetor?
Use a socket wrench to unscrew the mounting nuts to the carburetor. This should expose the fuel lines. Be careful around the sensitive throttle and other areas of the exposed engine. Remove the lines with the needle-nose pliers. To install new lines, cut the hose at an angle with scissors.
How do you replace a fuel line on a chainsaw?
McCulloch Chain Saw Fuel Line To replace or repair a chain saw fuel hose, gather a few tools, including a socket driver, needle-nose pliers, Allen wrench, empty bucket or fuel container that can handle gas and scissors. For precautions, have protective gloves, eyewear and a good amount of shop rags to mop up any gas spills.
How do you check the fuel line on a lawn mower?
Another way to check the fuel lines is to block off one end of the hose and place a pressure gauge on the other end. Fill the tube with air and spray a mixture of soap and water onto the hose. The escaping air will form bubbles on the surface of the hose where the hose is compromised.