gamblermechanic
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I was recently given a Sears 14 HP lawn tractor that the owner could no longer use due to health problems. The tractor is in very good condition considering its age but needed minor work (replacement tires and check over) as it had not been used for four years. The owner religiously had the unit serviced each year by a friend who repaired small engines and relied on him to insure the machine was well-maintained.
The tractor was cleaned up, fresh fuel and oil added and cranked to see if it would start. It did not; a few seconds later, fuel commenced to run out the bottom of the tractor and I had to clamp off the main fuel line. I assumed the carburetor was leaking (dried gaskets, cracked or bad hoses, etc.). Once I got to the carburetor I found a hose from the rear of the air filter to a fitting on a square brass base to the left and bottom area of the carb did not have a clamp. Also, fuel was pouring out from a small fitting to the right side of the main fuel line input. No hose was attached to the small fitting and if it was plugged and the engine cranked, it was obvious once my finger was removed that the fuel was under pressure as it would spray out once the engine was shut off.
My question is: if a hose fits over the small fitting, where does the other end connect?? I am unable to find a corresponding place to attach the hose.
This is my first experience with a dual-cylinder engine and I have no idea what the other related part(s) connected to the carburetor and valve cover area do - reference the multi-input silver-coloured part located over the left valve cover. I am unable to find any photos from the parts sheets available on line regarding any connection to the small fitting on the side of the carb. Info on the tractor in general is non-existant other than it was manufactured in the U.S. for Sears Canada.
I live out in "the sticks" and without removing the entire engine and traveling 50 miles to a small-engine repair facility I am instead attempting to solicit a possible answer from a forum member for a fix. Thanks in advance.
The tractor was cleaned up, fresh fuel and oil added and cranked to see if it would start. It did not; a few seconds later, fuel commenced to run out the bottom of the tractor and I had to clamp off the main fuel line. I assumed the carburetor was leaking (dried gaskets, cracked or bad hoses, etc.). Once I got to the carburetor I found a hose from the rear of the air filter to a fitting on a square brass base to the left and bottom area of the carb did not have a clamp. Also, fuel was pouring out from a small fitting to the right side of the main fuel line input. No hose was attached to the small fitting and if it was plugged and the engine cranked, it was obvious once my finger was removed that the fuel was under pressure as it would spray out once the engine was shut off.
My question is: if a hose fits over the small fitting, where does the other end connect?? I am unable to find a corresponding place to attach the hose.
This is my first experience with a dual-cylinder engine and I have no idea what the other related part(s) connected to the carburetor and valve cover area do - reference the multi-input silver-coloured part located over the left valve cover. I am unable to find any photos from the parts sheets available on line regarding any connection to the small fitting on the side of the carb. Info on the tractor in general is non-existant other than it was manufactured in the U.S. for Sears Canada.
I live out in "the sticks" and without removing the entire engine and traveling 50 miles to a small-engine repair facility I am instead attempting to solicit a possible answer from a forum member for a fix. Thanks in advance.
