Inspecting Fuel Tank And Line - Echo shindaiwa CS-501SX Service Manual

CS-501SX, CS-501SXH
501sx

4-3 Inspecting fuel tank and line

D
FUEL SYSTEM
1. Clean fuel tank inside as required.
2. Remove cleaner lid, air fi lter and cylinder cover.
3. Disconnect fuel line (A) from carburetor.
A
4. Connect Pressure tester 897803-30133 (B) to
fuel line.
C
NOTE: To connect pressure tester to fuel line, it is
recommended to use pipe joint V186-000020 (C).
B
5. Remove fuel cap and pull out fuel strainer from
fuel tank.
6. Pinch fuel line (D) with longnose pliers as
shown.
NOTE: Wrap the ends of longnose pliers with tape
(or cover with soft pipes) to protect fuel line from
damage.
7. Apply pressure approx. 49 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm
psi).
8. If pressure drops, replace fuel line.
C
9. Put fuel strainer in fuel tank and fasten fuel cap
securely.
10. Apply pressure approx. 9.8kPa (0.1 kgf/cm
(1.4 psi).
11. Pressure should not drop. If pressure drops,
leakage may occur from fuel cap, fuel cap O-ring,
mating surface of fuel tank on rear handle, grom-
met, or tank vent. Inspect and replace defective
part(s) with new one.
12. Remove pressure tester and connect fuel line
to carburetor.
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