358799211 Craftsman Trimmer - Overview
Sections of the 358799211
[Viewing 3 of 3]Keep searches simple, eg. "belt" or "pump".
Questions And Answers for 358799211
Be the first to ask our experts a question about this model!
✖
Ask a Question
Ask our experts a question on this model and we'll respond as soon as we can.
Sorry, we couldn't find a match for "".
Here's a guide for finding your model number.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Your Question Has Been Submitted!
Our experts will send you an email as soon as your question has been answered.
Common Symptoms of the 358799211
[Viewing 1 of 1]Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
installing fuel through fuel tank wall
To start, remove the plastic carburetor grill. DO NOT remove the carburetor. The fuel line has to be sliced down to fit through the tank hole and get it in far enough up into the tank to grab with needle nose pliers.( need long needle nose pliers which I didn't have) I placed about six inches of the plastic tubing in the jaws of vice so t
... Read more
hat half of the tube was squeezed in the vice jaws. I then used a razor blade to shave off the exposed tube. I slipped the shaved end of the tube up through the tank hole far enough to grab with long tweezers and pulled it up to where I could grab it in the tank with needle nose pliers. I put light lube oil on the remaining tubing and pulled it through. It takes a steady firm pull to pull it in. Install the filter and pull the tube back down into the tank. I also used a small diameter drill bit and with my fingers slightly reamed the tube ends to ease the tube over the filter and carburetor nipples. To prime the engine, spray starting fluid into the carburetor and start. Repeat until the engine will run on fuel. It took me hours to figure this out, but will take less than an hour with this method.
Read less
Parts Used:
-
RICHARD from BROCKTON, MA
-
Difficulty Level:Difficult
-
Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
-
Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
7 of 12 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!