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<blockquote data-quote="mmsllc" data-source="post: 93157" data-attributes="member: 13117"><p>I forgot to mention that BOBCAT offers a new draw tube repair kit; most likely in stock. The metal 'check valve' on the end of the draw tube may not be easily retrieved from the fuel tank if the draw tube has been broken in half = please do not ask me how I know that little factoid. It would also be a good idea to replace the squeeze bulb if yours is rock hard, like so many commonly are. The squeeze bulb that I over paid for last time at BOBCAT was a "SIERRA" brand part. They are a marine repair parts vendor. So, save yourself some money & buy directly off line somewhere versus paying outrageous BOBCAT parts cost. Replacing the draw tube fuel line & maybe all fuel lines is a great idea as the fuel system will most likely be completely empty. As a final note, I like to add an inline ($5) metal fuel filter right before the squeeze bulb. The idea of adding that filter is to cheaply protect the new squeeze bulb & the more far more expensive fuel transfer / lifter pump from damage from foreign debris getting into it. I really hope this helps ease the common frustration of working on your own machine. Try to stay patient, if you find yourself getting frustrated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mmsllc, post: 93157, member: 13117"] I forgot to mention that BOBCAT offers a new draw tube repair kit; most likely in stock. The metal 'check valve' on the end of the draw tube may not be easily retrieved from the fuel tank if the draw tube has been broken in half = please do not ask me how I know that little factoid. It would also be a good idea to replace the squeeze bulb if yours is rock hard, like so many commonly are. The squeeze bulb that I over paid for last time at BOBCAT was a "SIERRA" brand part. They are a marine repair parts vendor. So, save yourself some money & buy directly off line somewhere versus paying outrageous BOBCAT parts cost. Replacing the draw tube fuel line & maybe all fuel lines is a great idea as the fuel system will most likely be completely empty. As a final note, I like to add an inline ($5) metal fuel filter right before the squeeze bulb. The idea of adding that filter is to cheaply protect the new squeeze bulb & the more far more expensive fuel transfer / lifter pump from damage from foreign debris getting into it. I really hope this helps ease the common frustration of working on your own machine. Try to stay patient, if you find yourself getting frustrated. [/QUOTE]
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