This is a genuine ECHO/Shindaiwa replacement part It is compatible with the machines listed below. The Grommet is placed into the fuel tank. And depending on the model number,the Vent tube or Fuel return line and fuel line are inserted through the holes in the Grommet. A worn Grommet will cause fuel to leak from the tank. When replacing the Grommet it is advisable to replace the fuel lines at the the same time.
1. Emptied fuel.
2. Removed engine cover - four screws.
3. Removed fuel line and fuel return line along with grommet.
4. Removed fuel tank vent and grommet.
5. Disconnected fuel line and fuel return line from carb.
6. Replaced everything with new components.
7. Fueled up and started the machine.
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... Read more. Spent ~$60 and saved ~$600 over buying a comparable new machine.
1. Flipped choke to cold start & removed air filter cover and filter.
2. Removed primer bulb to access fuel line and return line.
3. Pulled fuel filter out of tank with hook end of a coat hanger (high tech, right?) & removed filter.
4. Disconnected fuel & return line and removed grommet with lines as an assembly.
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... Read more. Installed new fuel filter on new fuel line.
6. Put a light coat of motor oil on both lines to help slide through new grommet.
7. Lightly coated grommet with motor oil, inserted grommet with fuel lines/filter attached into fuel tank opening.
8. Install fuel line and return line, primer bulb, air filter, and filter cover.
Pressed prime bulb, pulled starter rope and check for leaks. Everything checked out ok. Problem solved =ƒæì=ƒÅ+
Remove all the gas from the machine turned upside down two bolts to remove fuel tank put the rubber grommet in the new fuel tank first then reassemble very easy just have patience with the rubber grommet hook up the fuel lines and you\'re all done
I have a 20-year old Echo GT-180 weed eater that finally died from using gasahol in it, including a leak from the fuel cap.
Essentially, I rebuilt the carburetor and replaced all the fuel lines, including the tank vent, filter and the seal in the cap. Needed the scale to check the needle arm height, which needed a slight twea
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Be sure to lay out all of the removed seals and gaskets as the carb comes apart to be sure the the new parts get installed in the correct order and orientation.
Once all together, a couple of pulls to prime the carb (it has no priming bulb) and it started right up, and runs like new! No fuel leaks either! Only ethanol-free fuel from now on!!!
1. Removed air filter
2. Removed top saw plastic case cover
3. Took phone photos of the carburetor, fuel, and vent lines, and throttle and choke linkage.
4. Loosened control backing plate
5. Unscrewed carburetor
6. Detached fuel and vent lines, grommets and control linkages
7. Plucked fuel filter from t
... Read moreank using a hooked shaped wire
8. Reattached fuel, vent lines, grommets and linkages to new carburetor while cleaning dirt and sawdust along the way
9. Reattached carburetor and put on new air filter and spark plug
1. removed Carburetor
2. Removed fuel lines, grommet from Fuel Tank
3. Drained all fuel and sediment from tank
4. Disassembled, cleaned all carburetor parts
5. Bought a primer bulb retail; none was included in kit
6. Cut new gasket to Intake; none was included in repair kit.
7. Reassembled Carburetor;
... Read moreWould start, not run with fresh fuel.
8. Watched YouTube video on this carburetor
9. Reassembled carburetor again, carefully Blowing Starting Ether through all passages
10. Reinstalled Carburetor & fuel lines, started and ran; adjusted mixture screws.
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