DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel line on Briggs & Stratton small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the engine is leaking fuel.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the fuel line on this briggs and stratton engine…
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… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 10mm socket, a 10mm wrench, and pliers.
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Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine has cooled…
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… and the fuel tank is empty.
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Using the 5/16th inch nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the throttle cover plate.
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Shift the throttle lever to the right so you can detach the plate.
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Next, use the 10mm socket to unthread the two front screws secuing the fuel tank to the bracket.
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Use the 10mm wrench to unthread the two rear screws securing the tank.
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Use the pliers to release the spring clamp securing the fuel line and pull the line off of the tank port.
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Now release the clamp to detach the old fuel line from the carburetor.
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To prepare the new fuel line for installation…
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… slide the provided spring clamps over each end.
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Attach one end of the new fuel line to the carburetor port and secure it with the clamp.
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Attach the other end to the fuel tank port…
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… and secure the clamp.
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Reposition the tank on the bracket… then rethread the rear and front screws.
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Reposition the throttle cover plate…
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… and rethread the screws.
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Refill the fuel tank and the engine should be ready for use.