How do I remove the gas tank from a homelite gt22 weedwacker

Is it in the right way? They only work in one direction. They can also be faulty from new.

There are 2 fuel lines going into the back of the primer bulb. One line goes from the back of the bulb into the fuel tank, and the other goes from the back of the bulb into the carburetor. I believe that the line that goes into the fuel tank has disconnected from the back of the bulb. You will need to remove the bulb, find the line that dropped off of the bulb and into the tank, and reconnect the line to the back of the bulb.

hello sir,routing fuel line for craftsman,homelite,ryobi,hedge and line trimmers,fuel tank under engine, looking at machine from rear, shall fuel line on left with filter attached goes to bottom port of carb, fuel line from right side coming out of tank with inside tip attached goes to bottom port of primmer bulb,top line on primmer bulb goes to top port of carb, fuel tank under engine,fuel line routing,looking at machine from left side, left fuel line coming out of tank(drain back only) goes to right side small port of primmer bulb, left side larger fuel line from primmer bulb to top port of carb, fuel line coming out of tank (larger line) on the right side with filter attached goes to bottom port of carb, when replacing fuel line it is very important to use the same ID and OD line the homelite takes a special line that is black in color and a bigger size,the bigger line is ID .08-OD140 small line ID3/32 X 3/16.when the lines dissolve small pieces will get in the carb clogging small passages and screen,it is advisable that you clean out carb,and use a new filter.hope this helps,any comments welcome,thank you. if the filter has broken off of the line half way that is where you will run out of fuel, oo

replace the fuel lines and check that the filter in the fuel tank( its on the end of the intake fuel hose) is clean. If there is an air leak somewhere in the old lines it will cause the trimmer not to get enough gas.Then clean the carburetor with carb cleaner- take the carb off by removing the air filter first then undo the two nuts holding on the carb and take off accelerator cable remembering which hole it came from. spray the hole carb with the cleaner on the inside and outside then soak it in the cleaner trying to get any dirt out. put it back together and it should start...if not you might need a new diaphragm in the carb.

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

You have the rong fuel tank for that model.Thats the return pipe its comming from so you can drill a hole if youwant but make sure its sealed properly.

The hole in the tank is slightly smaller than the fuel line, else it would leak. So.. you can't push it in, you have to pull it in. I use a label tag wire (about 10" long), stick it through the hole and out the fuel cap hole. Snip the fuel line at an angle on the end, punch a hole in it then stick the wire through the line and twist it. Now you can pull the line through the hole.

"top of the gas tank where the gas tube fits into the tank"

I assume you're describing the gas tank cap. if so, the o-ring is missing from the gas tank cap. You can find those at hardware stores.

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http://www.fixya.com/support/t2258508-homelite_mighty_lite_26ss_weedwacker