How to Clean Fuel Sediment Cup & Tank Strainer to Prevent Fuel Starvation
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When a power weeder works under load with rotary blades buried 6 inches into the soil, fuel consumption triples compared to idling. If the fuel tap sediment cup is clogged, the engine bogs down and starves of fuel under heavy tilling.
Step-by-Step Sediment Bowl Cleaning
- Close the fuel cock lever to the 'OFF' position.
- Unscrew the 10mm hexagonal sediment bowl under the fuel tap with a small spanner.
- Inspect the small rubber O-ring seal—take care not to lose or pinch it, or the bowl will weep petrol.
- Wash out rust silt, sand, and water droplets from the bottom of the aluminum cup using clean petrol.
- Clean the fine cylindrical brass screen above the bowl with a soft brush.
- Reassemble and tighten gently by hand plus a quarter turn with a spanner to avoid crushing the rubber gasket.
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