Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    rrweber002's Avatar
    rrweber002 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Apr 10, 2013, 10:15 AM
    Fuel line replacement leaf blower
    I have a leaf blower homelite model ut08512a which is the fuel inlet on carb the one on the botton where the screen is or the one on the metering block
    odinn7's Avatar
    odinn7 Posts: 7,691, Reputation: 1547
    Entomology Expert
    		  
    #2

    Apr 10, 2013, 10:35 AM
    The one that comes from the fuel tank would be the inlet line.
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    Apr 10, 2013, 01:03 PM
    Screen is line to carb.. Other is return line.
    odinn7's Avatar
    odinn7 Posts: 7,691, Reputation: 1547
    Entomology Expert
    		  
    #4

    Apr 10, 2013, 01:08 PM
    Return line? On a leaf blower? Really? When did they start doing that?
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #5

    Apr 10, 2013, 07:48 PM
    Mine has 2. PIA when they leak.
    odinn7's Avatar
    odinn7 Posts: 7,691, Reputation: 1547
    Entomology Expert
    		  
    #6

    Apr 11, 2013, 07:23 AM
    That's crazy. I had no idea they had become this "advanced".
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #7

    Apr 11, 2013, 12:26 PM
    Stopped at HD today, every gas blower has 2 fuel lines.
    odinn7's Avatar
    odinn7 Posts: 7,691, Reputation: 1547
    Entomology Expert
    		  
    #8

    Apr 11, 2013, 12:29 PM
    I'm still living in the past... lol
    crigby's Avatar
    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
    Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
    		  
    #9

    Apr 11, 2013, 12:30 PM
    Hi,
    Return lines were mandated a number of years ago by the EPA to reduce VHCs (or Volatile HydroCarbons) that can also be considered as emissions even though not burned.
    The true answer is the one with the filter on it so that trash is not picked up in the tank.
    Peace,
    Clarke
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Fuel lines for Ryobi 280r Leaf Blower [ 3 Answers ]

It seems that the inexpensive lines of power equipment decided long ago to use fuel lines that are guaranteed to become brittle within ten years. And it has happened again with my leaf blower. The only parts I can find are a primer bulb/fuel lines kit and main fuel line kit. I kind of hate to spend...

Fuel Line Replacement [ 1 Answers ]

How is the fuel line replaced on a XT20T model Weed Water?

Craftsman leaf blower fuel starvation [ 3 Answers ]

Craftsman leaf blower Model# 358.797770 Serial# 97230N200584 Disp. 32cc The blower will start as normal with the choke on and will come up to speed as the choke is slowly opened. It then runs approx. 5 sec. and will die. The run time can be extended slightly if the choke is closed or the...

View more questions Search