2000 Silver Pro 6.5 horsepower leaking fuel

[lwnboysilver]

My 2000 (model 10323) Silver Pro 6.5 HP is leaking fuel from the exhaust transfer pipe. The cover plate on the bottom of the deck is saturated and dripping fuel. I looked at a diagram and do not see any gaskets or o-rings. Any ideas?

 

[jakewells]

float could be sunk in the carb, needle and seat could be bad or all three overhaul the carburetor and install a fuel shut off valve. when you are done using the mower turn the fuel off and run it dry.

 

[jp1961]

Yes, the float needle and seat are bad. Simplest fix, just add enough gas to mow your lawn. Second simplest fix, add a fuel shutoff. Third option replace and the needle and seat and add the fuel shutoff (available at Meijers for a couple bucks).

Jeff