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Which fuel line goes to the carburetor?

Which fuel line goes to the carburetor?

One line goes from the fuel tank to the carburetor. One line goes from the fuel tank to the primer bulb, from the primer bulb to the carburetor, and back to the fuel tank. Be careful to not put a fuel line too near a hot place on the engine. If the gas is overheated it will vapor lock and stop fuel flow.

Where do I connect the fuel line that goes from the CARB?

I have a 1995 Bayou 300 that isnt quite running yet but I think I know why. There are two fuel lines coming out of the carburetor but there are 3 nipples that you can hook up fuel lines to. 1 is going from gas tank to carb and the other is from the bowl for overlow.

Is the fuel tank connected to the carburetor plate?

The fuel tank, carburetor plate, and carburetor will still be connected together by the system’s fuel lines. Remove them together before disturbing the fuel line arrangement. The trimmer fuel system is now removed, but it is very important to inspect and diagram the fuel line setup before continuing.

Where do the fuel lines connect on my Weed Eater?

For both the carburetor and the primer, one line should be a supply line and the other a return or vent line. The supply lines need to connect to the fuel tank so that, when the weed eater is held in the operating position, they are below the fuel level. The vent and return lines will typically attach higher up.

How to determine the correct fuel line routing?

This article explains simple procedures to determine the correct fuel line routing for any 2-cycle engine carburetor. Mantis manufactures a line of tillers designed for professionals and homeowners alike.

Where does the fuel line go on A weedeater?

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 are fuel lines attached to a carburetor?

Attach the incoming line on the primer assembly to one of the ports on the carburetor and attach a third fuel line to the other carburetor fuel line port. Submerge the ends of both fuel lines in some 2-cycle fuel and test the line configuration by depressing the primer bulb.

How does a 2 stroke engine fuel line work?

“Local primer” carburetor designs look like the carburetor pictured below. For this 2-stroke engine carburetor design, the primer bulb is built on top of the assembly. The bulb pulls fuel through the filtered fuel line and into the carburetor and then it also pushes it out of the carburetor and out the unfiltered return line.

How do you test the routing of a fuel line?

Test the fuel line routing with the carburetor. Attach the incoming line on the primer assembly to one of the ports on the carburetor and attach a third fuel line to the other carburetor fuel line port. Submerge the ends of both fuel lines in some 2-cycle fuel and test the line configuration by depressing the primer bulb.

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Ruth Doyle