542B has been sitting needs fuel system attention

[kyle1!]

Hello, Dad's 542B (

 

[kyle1!]

The fuel tank was removed to check the intake tube. The tube had a nice split to it right at the nipple and had fallen off. Looks like this was the problem. This machine does not have alot of hours on it but it has sat around. My guess is that most parts on it are original and to avoid problems in the future can an electric fuel pump be added to the 542B like I have read in a post about a 610 model? Brian

 

[SkidRoe]

The fuel tank was removed to check the intake tube. The tube had a nice split to it right at the nipple and had fallen off. Looks like this was the problem. This machine does not have alot of hours on it but it has sat around. My guess is that most parts on it are original and to avoid problems in the future can an electric fuel pump be added to the 542B like I have read in a post about a 610 model? Brian

Glad to hear that you found your pick-up tube problem. Your machine is at that age where the pick-up tube expires.
Yes, an electric pump can be added. Like the 610, it needs to be low pressure, in the 2-3 psi range.
I have been running one on my 440b for the last 6 years, cold starts are way easier.
HTH-SR

 

[kyle1!]

The fuel tank was removed to check the intake tube. The tube had a nice split to it right at the nipple and had fallen off. Looks like this was the problem. This machine does not have alot of hours on it but it has sat around. My guess is that most parts on it are original and to avoid problems in the future can an electric fuel pump be added to the 542B like I have read in a post about a 610 model? Brian

How do I know if the fuel tank solenoid is good? I have applied 12V to it and I hear a clicking sound but can't see through the solenoid. Some one replaced the original with a Century model # LLG at some point. Anyone have a replacement that they use? I could not find the Century. thanks Brian

 

[SkidRoe]

How do I know if the fuel tank solenoid is good? I have applied 12V to it and I hear a clicking sound but can't see through the solenoid. Some one replaced the original with a Century model # LLG at some point. Anyone have a replacement that they use? I could not find the Century. thanks Brian

You won't be able to see through it, the flow path is not direct. I usually try blowing air through it to see if it is clear. But clicking is a good sign.
HTH - SR