DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fuel filter on a Ryobi string trimmer.
All of the information in this replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the fuel filter in your string trimmer, make sure the engine has cooled.
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We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
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Unthread the fuel tank cap and pull the retainer free of the tank.
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You can use a wire with a hooked end to pull the fuel filter out.
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Slide the retaining spring away from the filter, then pull the old filter off of the fuel line.
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Install the new fuel filter by first sliding the retaining spring toward the end of the fuel line.
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Then, insert the filter port into the line so it is secured under the spring.
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Push the new filter into the tank.
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Reinsert the fuel cap retainer into the tank, then thread on the cap.
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Refill the fuel tank if necessary, and your string trimmer should be ready for use.