Pickup Body/Fuel Hose - Stihl 020 T Service Manual

10.4

Pickup Body/Fuel Hose

The diaphragm pump draws fuel out
of the tank and into the carburetor via
the fuel hose. Any impurities mixed
with the fuel are retained by the
pickup body (filter). The fine pores of
the filter eventually become clogged
with minute particles of dirt. This
restricts the passage of fuel and
results in fuel starvation.
Important: In the event of trouble
with the fuel supply system, always
check the fuel tank and the pickup
body first. Clean the fuel tank if
necessary.
Cleaning the fuel tank
• Unscrew the filler cap and drain
the tank.
• Pour a small amount of clean
gasoline into the tank.
• Close the tank and shake the
saw vigorously.
• Open the tank again and drain it.
STIHL 020 T
Pickup body
• Use the assembly hook (1) to
pull the pickup body out through
the fuel tank filler opening.
Note: Do not stretch the fuel hose
while removing it.
• Pull the pickup body off the fuel
hose.
Install in the reverse sequence.
Fuel intake hose
• Remove the air filter - see 10.1.
• Unscrew the carburetor mounting
nuts (1).
• Remove the filter base (2).
• Push the fuel intake hose off the
elbow connector.
• Pull off the pickup body.
• Pry the fuel hose out of the fuel
tank and lift it away.
Install in the reverse sequence.
Note: Coat the hose flange (1) with
a little oil to simplify installation.
The pointed tip of the flange must
locate in the pointed recess (2) in
the fuel tank.
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