Many different items on a riding lawn mower will need replacement during the life of the mower . Change the oil color twice every mop season , the zephyr filter every time of year and the Dame Muriel Spark chew every season . Every manufacturer has their own recommendations as to when sure maintenance tasks should be done , and Craftsman is no exception . Few manufacturers have an precise recommendation of when to replace the fuel line . Craftsman suggests the fuel line be replace when cracks become visible in the rubber .

Step 1

Locate the fuel bank line connections on the lawn mower . One association will be on the underside of the fuel army tank , and one on the locomotive .

Step 2

Remove the fuel line connection on the bottom of the cooler . This is done by squeezing the clinch on the fuel line and slide away from the fuel tank . Then wiggle the fuel job , while pull , until it comes off . Make certain the bucket is under the connexion so the armored combat vehicle can drain into the bucketful .

Step 3

take the fuel line from the railway locomotive connexion . This is done the same way as removing the fuel line from the fuel tank .

Step 4

Lay the fuel line out on the ground . Some fuel lines will have an inline fuel filter . This can be supersede or reused , bet on the age of the filter .

Step 5

take away the fuel filter from the line , if equipped . This will result in two freestanding pieces of fuel line .

Step 6

Cut new fuel line slice to match the old pieces in duration .

Step 7

Remove the clinch from the previous fuel line and position on the new fuel line . This is done by squeezing the clamp with pair of pliers and sliding them off the old cable and then onto the novel line .

Step 8

instal the fuel filter in the novel bank line . Make certain the fuel filter is decent orient . There is an arrow on the filter that distinguish the direction of flow for the fuel , this pointer must confront the engine .

Step 9

set up the novel fuel argument to the locomotive engine and cooler connection . Place each closing of the fuel line on the shot by pressing them until they amply continue the barb , then squeeze the clamps with the plyers and slither them over the barb .

Step 10

Fill the fuel tankful and check for escape .

Tip

A new fuel filter can be put in with the Modern fuel course .

Warning

Gasoline is a extremely flammable textile . Do not stock illuminated or fire materials around gasoline .

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