288xp help please.

[Byrdmando]

My 288xp is leaking fuel when I turn it 90 deg. clockwise. I am attaching a picture that shows a hole in the tank. What is supposed to plug that? Any help would be apprecitated. I am wanting to use it on a Alaskan Saw Mill. It is the hole right after the throttle handle.

 

[decableguy2000]

Tank vent, use a drywall screw to pull it out. I like to put a small dab of Moto seal around it before installing a new one. There is a small filter plug that will be installed over that to keep derby out.

 

[cus_deluxe]

What he said

 

[Byrdmando]

Thank you so much. Will I need to remove the handle or could this fix be done in place?

 

[cus_deluxe]

Just undo that 4 rear av mounts, should be able to pivot tank down and do it that way. Careful of fuel line

 

[Byrdmando]

Perfect. Last question. Does anyone know where to order this part. My local Husqvarna dealer does not have one and they don't know the part number or anything.

 

[cus_deluxe]

Sounds like u need a new dealer bro.

 

[cus_deluxe]

Think its the same tank vent used on basically all 2-series huskys

 

[cus_deluxe]

I dont order stuff from parts tree unless i have a bunch of stuff, shipping can be brutal. Its the best source of ipl's that i have found i use it all the time. I have a couple crappy local dealers too. Its way easier for me to give them the part #, than try to tell them what i need

 

[Byrdmando]

Thank you, cus_deluxe. You have been very helpful. I will pass the part number on to my "dealer" here. Thanks again.

 

[Byrdmando]

Just got off the phone with them and they are ordering it for me....they were very thankful for the part numbers.