6.5 Fuel system
6.5.1 To remove the fuel filter
To remove the fuel filter, use Husqvarna hose catcher.
Refer to
Servicing tools overview on page 13.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Catch the fuel hose with Husqvarna hose catcher.
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3. Pull out the fuel filter.
4. Move back the metal weight and pull off the hose.
6.5.2 To examine the fuel filter
1. Examine the filter, make sure it is not damaged.
2. If the filter is very dirty, it can be because of dirty
fuel. If necessary, drain the fuel and filter it before
using it in the product.
Note: Dirty filters must not be cleaned but replaced with
a new one.
6.5.3 To examine the fuel system for leakages
To examine the fuel hose, use a pressure monitor. Refer
Servicing tools overview on page 13. Connect the
adapter to the pressure monitor with a short hose.
1. Pump up the pressure to approximately 7 psi/0.5
bar. Move to the next test if the pressure drops.
2. To make sure the fuel hose does not cause the
leakage, remove the carburetor unit. Seal the hose
by the carburetor and do the pressure test again. If
the hose is not damaged, the carburetor must be
examined.
6.5.4 To remove the fuel hose
1. Push the hose down in the tank. At the same time,
pull it out from the hole for the fuel tank cap.
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