Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Fuel Line Question

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dtro
08-22-03, 06:58 PM
Weed trimmer wouldn't start. Checked fuel lines and found one broke. Here's my problem. There are two lines. One smaller one and one big one. They run between a primer. The tank has two holes (small and big). I bought a new pick up line but am confused how to put back together. I found one nipple that fits the large line at the tank large hole. Is there supposed to be another one for the smaller pick up line. Right now I have it running direct from filter/pickup through small hole in tank to primer/carb. I am having a gas leak at the small hole (doesn't have nipple).
Hope someone can help weeds are getting out of hand.


Sharp Advice
08-22-03, 08:28 PM
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dtro
08-23-03, 07:51 AM
Here's my trimmer.

http://www.weedeater.com/products/trimmers/gas/prod_FL25.asp

25cc weed eater twist n edge.

Here's a actual pic of my problem.
The line on the bottom is the small line and the leak is occurring because a good seal isn't being made

http://home.mn.rr.com/dtro/weedeater.jpg


cheese
08-23-03, 09:40 PM
If it is leaking where the line fits through the hole, then it can be only 2 things: Either the outside diameter of the fuel line is not the right size (there are a few sizes, and if it isn't really tight, then it is probably too small), or the tank hole is distorted.