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Return Grommet

Part Number: 6697846

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: 669-6970, 6696970, 6684627 and 53432710200.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Tanaka, Metabo HPT (Hitachi)

Product Number: 6697846

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.01 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Description:

Genuine OEM replacement part, this item is sold individually.
The Return Grommet is inserted in to the fuel tank on the outdoor products shown below.
The the Return Fuel is installed into the Grommet.
Its purpose is to create a seal and prevent fuel leaks.
It may be easier to place the return fuel line in the grommet and install both in the fuel tank at the same time.

Warning: California's Proposition 65

Frequently Purchased With

Fuel Pipe
$4.84

Fuel Line
$4.29

Fuel Line
$3.99

Pump Filter Bo..
$5.87

Priming Pump
$6.82

Spark Plug
$4.00

Fuel Grommet (..
$3.99

Fuel Pipe
$5.22

Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Tanaka

THB-2500 Handheld Blower
THB-2510 Handheld Blower
THB-260PF Handheld Blower
DR-270PN Extended Reach Pole Saw
DR-270PN Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-2501 Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-2501 Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-270PN Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-270PN Extended Reach Pole Saw
TED-210 Gas Drill
TED-262HS High Speed Concrete Coring Drill
TED-262L Portable Gas Drill
TED-262R (S279070) Engine Drill W/Reverse
TED-262R (Z227501) Engine Drill W/Reverse
TBL-455 Backpack Blower
TBL-500 Backpack Blower
TBL-505 Backpack Blower
ECS-290 Chainsaw
ECS-290 Chainsaw
ECS-300 Chainsaw
ECS-300 Chainsaw
TPS-250PN Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-250PN Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-2510 Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-2510 Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-270PF Extended Reach Pole Saw
TPS-270PF Extended Reach Pole Saw
TED-262 Portable Gas Drill
TED-262DH Portable Gas Drill
TPE-2501 Portable Edger
TPE-250PF Portable Edger
TPE-260PF Portable Edger
TPE-270PF Portable Edger
TPE-270PN Portable Edger
HTD-2520PF Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2520PF Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2522PF (C230891) 22" Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2522PF (C230891) 22" Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2522PF (C230890) 22" Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2522PF (C230890) 22" Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2526PF 26" Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2526PF 26" Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2530PF Low Emission 30" Hedge Trimmer
HTD-2530PF Low Emission 30" Hedge Trimmer
THT-2000 Hedge Trimmer
THT-2000 Hedge Trimmer
THT-2100 Hedge Trimmer
THT-2100 Hedge Trimmer
THT-210S Hedge Trimmer
THT-210S Hedge Trimmer
THT-2120 Hedge Trimmer
THT-2120 Hedge Trimmer
THT-2510 30" Hedge Trimmer
THT-2510 30" Hedge Trimmer
THT-2520 30" Hedge Trimmer
THT-2520 30" Hedge Trimmer
THT-2530 30" 24cc 1.3HP Single Sided Hedge Trimmer
THT-2530 30" 24cc 1.3HP Single Sided Hedge Trimmer
THT-2540 40" 24cc 1.3HP Single Sided Hedge Trimmer
THT-2540 40" 24cc 1.3HP Single Sided Hedge Trimmer
TPH-2501 Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-2501 Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-250PF Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-250PF Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-260PF Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-260PF Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-270PF Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-270PF Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-270PN Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
TPH-270PN Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
TBC-250 Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter
TBC-2500 Grass Trimmer

Metabo HPT (Hitachi)

CG22EADSLP 21.1cc Split Shaft Grass Trimmer
CG22EADSLP 21.1cc Split Shaft Grass Trimmer
CG22EASSLP 21.1 cc Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer

CG22EASSLP 21.1 cc Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer
CG24EKSL 23.9 cc Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer
CG24EKSL 23.9 cc Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Blower
• Chain Saw
• Drill
• Edger
• Engine
• Grass Trimmer
• Hedge Trimmer
• Multi-Tool
• Pole Saw
• Saw
• Trimmer

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

9 of 12 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Blower

Parts Used:

Fuel Pipe - 6699014

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Leaking gas from return line

1.Drained gas to make sure any crap was removed.
2. Pulled the fuel line with the filter somewhat out of the tank, squeezed it to make sure no leaks and not clogged. It just dropped out when I drained the tank. It was still good and not brittle or stiff, so did not use the replacement line I bought.
3. Removed gas return pipe with needle nose pliers. It was broken and still and brittle. When i pulled on the return line at the grommet end at tank,the grommet came out and apart in pieces)
4. Checked for grommet trash in tank, there was none. Sometimes you get lucky!
5. Put a smear of oil on one end of return line and inserted into the new grommet by twisting. It inserted just fit flush with bottom of grommet. I wasn't sure if some of the line was supposed to stick out of the grommet into the tank but there was some resistance with getting it all the way through, so I thought that as long as the gas was not leaking from the pipe or grommet and gas was going back to tank was OK. It Was.
6. Inserted one edge of grommet with return line in it into gas tank hole. Used a small screwdriver to mash rest of grommet into tank hole until seated. Took it easy so as not to tear it or return line.
7.Replaced other end of return fuel line to carb with needle nose pliers. A little tight working space but not too bad.
8. Checked return line to make sure there were no kinks and squeezed fuel bulb which still had a little fuel in it to make sure it was clear and sent fuel to tank.
9. Fueled up, pressed primer bulb, checked for leaks. There were none.
10. Started blower, checked for leaks. No leaks! Success!

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6 of 9 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Hedge Trimmer

Parts Used:

Pump Filter Body - 66A3864

Priming Pump - 6685139

Fuel Line - 6688169

Element-Cleaner - 6690364

Pipe-Fuel-2.5X4X105 - 6692353

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Wire with hook on one end

Carburetor stopped up, fuel lines rotten ,fuel filter bad ,primer pump bad & air filter rotten. The hedge trimmer had not been cranked in 10 years

Removed carburetor to a access fuel lines & primer pump, used wire with hook to remove the fuel filter. I replaced the fuel line fuel filter & primer pump. Then I dissembled the carburetor cleaned it in my ultrasonic cleaner resembled, reinstalled, checked the compression 110 lb. cranked it up it ran fine, oiled the blade.

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4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Leaking gas

Replaced grommet - No leaks

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5 of 8 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Gas line leak

Replaced the gas line grommet, easy!

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4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Blower

Parts Used:

Fuel Line - 6698716

Fuel Pipe - 6699014

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

1-2 hours

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Gas leaking when pressing the primer bulb.

After looking closer at the problem while getting ready to install the new parts, all that was needed was the Fuel Line which was cracked.
It was a bit difficult to get the grommets out because they were a bit greasy. It was necessary to remove the gas tank which was not possible because on screw would not come out.
When trying to thread the fuel line back through the grommet a bit of "3-in-one oil" made it easier.
The Fuel Pipe had to be 'fished' out of the gas tank opening because of the filter on the end.
Also it was a struggle trying to get the grommets snapped back in the holes.

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3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Pole Saw

Parts Used:

Fuel Pipe 3X5X190 - 6696160

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Gas was leaking around the old grommet and fuel return line

-Removed the old grommet and fuel line.
-Installed the new grommet without the return line. Put oil or vaseline on the grommet to make it easier to push in the hole.
-Lubricate the outside of the fuel return line, and cut the end of the line at a sharp angle. Then split the line. This allows you to get it started in the grommet easily.
-If you want, reach inside the tank with a wire hook and pull the return line far enough to cut the end square with snips. Optional.
-Slide the other end of the fuel return line on the carburetor.
That is it!

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3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Pole Saw

Parts Used:

Clip 6.3 - 6684619

Pump Filter Body - 66A3864

Priming Pump - 6685139

Fuel Line - 6688169

Cleaner Element - 6690362

Cap-Tank Assembly - 6691746

Tank - 6691510

Pipe-Fuel-2.5X4X105 - 6692353

Assembly-Air Vent - 6691389

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

1-2 hours

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers

Fuel leaking from the tank

0. Remove the remaining fuel from the tank. Using a funnel I put the fuel back into my 1 gallon gas can.
1. Removed the air cleaner cover.
2. Removed the hardware holding the tank in place.
3. Disconnect the fuel lines at the carburetor and primer, paying close attention to which line goes where.
4. Installed the new vent, return line and fuel line and filter into the new tank.
5. Removed the old primer and installed the new one.
6. Attached the new fuel lines to the correct places on the primer and carburetor.
7. Placed the new tank into position using the mounting bracket and screws attached the tank to the engine.
8. Filled the tank with fuel.
At this point I tried to start the saw, it would not start. I found that I had flooded the carburetor when I was checking the operation of the new primer.(guess I primed it one to many times!) Removed the spark plug then, using compressed air I dried the inside of the cylinder and the spark plug, reassembled and started the saw.
9. Installed the new air cleaner I had purchased and reinstalled the air cleaner cover.
10. Put the saw back to work trimming trees.

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3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Air Cleaner Element - 6690365

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, Hands and fingers

Grommet had deteriorated and gasoline was leaking from the gas tank.

Removed old grommet and gas-drenched air filter element and replaced with eReplacement parts. Commercial Tanaka trimmer works great again.

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4 of 7 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Blower

Parts Used:

Fuel Line - 6688169

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers, Needle nose pliers

Return grommet leaked

Used needle nose pliers to remove the old parts and replaced with the new ones.

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1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Fuel Pipe Assembly - 6688174

Return Grommet - 6697846

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers

Original return grommet broken, fuel leaking.

Replaced grommet, and fuel pipe assembly at the same time.

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Perfect

Exactly what I needed to repair my leaf blower! Great price and fairly fast shipping.

Guest - July 5, 2022 Verified Purchase

Right part

Right part and on time.

Guest - May 30, 2022 Verified Purchase

Thanks you did a great job

Thanks, received what was expected in the frame the company indicated. Nice work.

Guest - December 27, 2021 Verified Purchase

Fast shipping

Did the job on my trimmer.

Guest - October 13, 2021 Verified Purchase

Amazing! You had it!!

Exactly the part needed to get my Hitachi leaf blower back up and running. Thank you 👍

Guest - August 30, 2021 Verified Purchase

The grommet was the part it was a little difficult to replace however it did the job my weed wacker stopped leaking gas from the gas tank

The grommet fit great

Guest - June 17, 2021 Verified Purchase

Worked very well thank you

Parts were brand new and fit perfect thanh you for your accurate parts and fast delivery will order again thanks jim

Guest - June 20, 2020 Verified Purchase

Easy and fast

Rep was very patient and helpful. I got the parts quickly and fixed my trimmer myself. Will use again.

Guest - May 5, 2020 Verified Purchase

Need parts? They’ve have them!

My go to place for parts. Fast delivery. Got my blower up and running in no time at all.

Guest - April 18, 2020 Verified Purchase

Perfect!

Would definitely use your services again when needed.

Guest - October 22, 2019 Verified Purchase

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Tanaka, Metabo HPT (Hitachi)

Product Number: 6697846

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.01 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide