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Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the fuel tank on your Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower.

The Fuel tank only would need to be replaced on your Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower if it is dented, cracked, or damaged.

When replacing the fuel tank, the hazardous material that you will be in contact with will be the fuel, gasoline.

Gasoline is a flammable liquid; ensure the gas tank is empty before working on the snow blower tank.

What you need

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    • Remove the fuel line from the fuel tank with pliers.

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  2. Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Take off the fuel cap and place a safe container under the fuel line.

    • Make sure to drain all of the fuel from the fuel tank into the container.

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  3. Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four support bolts on the top of the tank and motor with a crescent wrench or socket wrench.

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  5. Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the fuel tank off of the lower supporting brackets.

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  6. Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the cracked fuel tank and place the new one onto the lower supporting brackets.

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  7. Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Screw in the top four supporting bracket bolts with a crescent wrench or socket wrench to hold the new fuel tank in place.

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  8. Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Reconnect the fuel line and hose clamp.

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  9. Craftsman 9.0 HP 26 Inch Snow Blower Fuel Tank Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Fill the tank with fuel.

    • Check to make sure that the hose clamp is not leaking.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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