How to replace fuel lines on model#358.791010

You might want to Google the model number for a service manual or contact a sears service parts center for help.

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Clean you needle/ seat inside carb pull apart and clean all out and try it off the w.w. to see if primer works ,also the primer has a check valve internally also make sure that is working, if the primer won;t pull gas through carb it won;t run 2StrokeJim

Go to www.searspartsdirect.com and have your model number ready.

You should be able to find a diagram for your model here - http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-trimmer-weed-wacker-Parts/Model-316798221/0247/1503820?pathTaken.

clean the carb really good. you can resoften the carb diaphrams by cleaning them with carb cleaner and rub them and dry them off then use some dish washing soap and rub them for a couple minutes. then just wipe it off. also make sure the screen in the carb is clean. you can burn the screen off to make sure its clean.

Your Craftsman Trimmer/weedwacker:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getModel!retrieve.pd?modelNumber=358795591+&pathTaken=partSearch

Best Poulan Engine Match (probably real manufacturer):
http://www.ordertree.com/modelinfo/PWE/BC2400-Gas-Trimmer-Type-6/75.BC2400-Gas-Trimmer-Type-6.1.59.1.html

My decisions are being driven by my experience with Poulan chainsaws. Small hose in tank (long enough to reach all corners), filter on bottom, connects to lowest connection on carburetor. Small hose on upper carburetor connection to small fitting on primer. Large hose from large connection on primer through largest tank hole, roughly mid tank long. nothing on bottom. I suggest you leave the 2 connections on the carburetor long enough they can be swapped (just in case) then try it. if no go swap them.

Typical fuel system and a suggestion or two:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3706813-2_cycle_fuel_system_repair

This is how I would configure it if a chainsaw, doubtful they would do something completely different. In defense of Jerry, he knows how it should be done, clarity of instruction could use some help. Good Luck. HTH
Lou

get your craftsman parts from Sears [1-800-4myhome]. be sure to have your FULL model number available

Hey jncsurf, I had to buy fuel lines last week. I called the local sears parts store, and gave them the model number. They had a rather generic bag with the correct diameter lines. Just cut to the approximate length.
But now I have a problem: I didn't note which lines went where when I pulled the lines off. Could you tell me where does the line from the primer bulb go: top or bottom barb on the carb? Thanx.

The gas take up line is disconnected or is broken. I have the same problem and need to find a diagram to fux it.