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Keep Your Strimmer Running Smoothly With Strimmer Fuel Lines

A strimmer fuel line is a pipe that brings fuel from the strimmer fuel tank to the carburettor. It is often made of reinforced material to prevent kinking and splitting. There is an extensive range of strimmer fuel lines on eBay for different strimmers.

When should you replace your fuel line for strimmer?

When your strimmer fuel pipe has bent, blocked, or split, petrol will not flow to the two-cycle engine. For your strimmer to run properly, the combustion chamber should have the right amount of fuel. Check for cracked 2 stroke fuel hose as this can also lead to a pool of petrol in your garage. Replace the damaged fuel pipe for strimmer to ensure your strimmer starts and run properly.

The key consideration when choosing a strimmer

When replacing your fuel line, make sure you choose a fuel pipe designed for strimmers. Most strimmers use transparent yellow or clear gas-resistant vinyl tubing.

Can a clogged strimmer destroy the engine?

Yes. Over time, a thick greasy substance will slowly build-up in your strimmer fuel pipe, causing it to become clogged up. A clogged strimmer fuel pipe can kill your engine or cause engine sputtering. A poorly installed fuel line for petrol strimmer may leak or be inoperable. 2 stroke fuel pipes are designed to hold pressure, which means that any holes in a 2 stroke fuel hose installation will result in leaks.

Replacing your strimmer fuel line safely

Although strimmer fuel pipes are designed to be long-lasting, they can get damaged and need replacing. When the time to replace your petrol strimmer fuel pipe comes, remember to check the manufacturer’s site for instructions. However, the general steps are:

  • Remove the sparking plug wire from the sparking plug and keep it at a distance. The wire should not make contact with the sparking plug. Remove the fuel cap and pour the petrol from your strimmer's fuel tank into a storage container. You should use a funnel to avoid spills.
  • Pull the two petrol strimmer fuel pipes off the carburettor with a pair of pinch-nose pliers. Remove the screws on the fuel tank and remove the fuel tank from the strimmer. Remove the 2 stroke fuel hoses and replace them with the ones you have bought.
  • Reattach the fuel tank to the strimmer and the 2 stroke fuel pipes to the carburettor. Reattach the sparking plug wire, and then fill the fuel tank with the fuel mix. Take your strimmer for a test drive. Each strimmer fuel line may have a slightly different procedure, so refer to the manufacturer's instructions.