Fuel line

Alan46

Alan46

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We have a Husqvarna YTH24V48 -2014. I was wondering what is on the bottom of the pick-up tube in the fuel tank? Should it be something to be concerned about? Thanks in advance for your advice!!!

PS it appears that the rubber part that seals the line coming out of the top of the tank can just be popped out?
 
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Most of the time the fuel pickup coming from the top of the tank to the bottom is just a black hard or somewhat hard plastic line. And make sure you have a replacement grommet for the tank when you remove the fuel line insert since most of the time the grommet tears upon removal.
 
ILENGINE said:
Most of the time the fuel pickup coming from the top of the tank to the bottom is just a black hard or somewhat hard plastic line. And make sure you have a replacement grommet for the tank when you remove the fuel line insert since most of the time the grommet tears upon removal.
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Thanks, will take your advice!!! Love 💗 the photo of your dog!
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Is the fuel tank line attached at the bottom of the tank or is it an actual tube with a grommet installed from the top?

This rider should have an engine fuel pulse pump mounted on the side of the fan shroud. The carburetor feed line can be removed and put the end in a jar, then crank the engine to watch the fuel pulses. If it has a steady volume with each pulse there, there is no line restriction.

If the fuel pump just spits out only a little fuel and air bubbles, there is some kind of restriction from the tank to the pulse pump. Way to often the pump is replaced when that is not the problem.

My approach usually is to replace all soft fuel lines, the fuel filter and blow compressed air through the plastic pickup tube. If it has a screen on the tip, it needs to be cleaned with good carburetor spray. Do not remove the tip screen, it's there for a reason.

Some pickup tubes are simply open at the end down in the tank. Rarely they might have a prefilter screen. The biggest trouble with the open tube design is that they suck up whatever trash might get into the tank from a dirty fuel can or a cap that was accidently left off.

Even if it has a fine screen on the end of the pickup tube, they will get gradually choked up and starve the fuel to the engine.

If you pull the tube out, plan on replacing the grommet.... I usually order them on eBay and have not had issues.

Hope this helps you.
 
Would this answer the question?
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Due the restricted nature of 90 degree any trash that get pickup can jam in this elbow. Such as a fuel seal breaking up or a wasp.

And I have actually seen a honey bee and yellow jacket suck in one of JD rider and those tanks are pain to get to.
 
eBay, of course, thanks for the tip
Auto Doc's said:
Is the fuel tank line attached at the bottom of the tank or is it an actual tube with a grommet installed from the top?
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It’s an actual line with the grommet installed from the top….I’m not having an issue with fuel ⛽️ I was just inquiring about having a filter at the end of the pickup tube that might need checking every so often! The engine is running fine no fuel issues👍🏻! Thanks everyone for your time on this question!!!
 
Hello Alan46,

I cannot specifically say this particular mower has a pickup screen on the tube. This tank comes with the tube already installed by the supplier.

With a top feed tube, they usually just slip right through the grommet and do not present too much trouble when you try to take them out. The side and bottom feed ones with a shutoff valve are the real challenge to remove and install.

Maybe with the tank practically empty you can use a small articulating mirror to view the end of the pickup tube in the tank.

Fortunately, you are paying attention to your fuel tank and if it can supply enough fuel. Many of the ones I get in have tanks full of sediment and grass clippings, but the owner insists it needs a carburetor. They get a puzzled look when I ask them what if that does not fix the running problem?

If they cannot believe what I am advising them of, I will not work on their equipment. I am the actual technician who knows what is wrong, not You Tube or their breakfast buddies.
 
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