Yeah, they do this. Pick up the back of the mower and drop it from about 6" and see if the float still sticks. If the muffler wasn't above the deck, it would sit there and drain the tank if you let it. Just another LB peculiarity. Another possible aid would be to use Startron in your 2-cycle mower fuel at about 1/2 oz/2 gal. You could use more, you can't use too much. Definitely helps things work cleaner.