fuel leak from muffler

[Weso]

Hi Everyone:

This question is about a "Turf Trim" walk behind we us at work.

The fuel is leaking from the muffler. Can someone tell me what the cause may be?

I never thought to look for the engine make, but the mower is about 15 yrs old.

The mower was started about 2 wks ago, and ran fine. Then one day about a week ago I smelled gas in the shop. After looking around i noticed the gas dripping from the muffler. It has emptied the tank.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Weso

 

[jmurray01]

It sounds like the needle in the carburetor has stuck and too much fuel is getting into the combustion chamber, and instead of being burned, it is going through the exhaust valve, and eventually, the exhaust itself, unburned!

You should get your carburetor cleaned and a new needle fitted if cleaning it doesn't fix it.

 

[reddragon]

if its gas coming out .. then you have big problems.....your oil will be half gas and watery.....its a needle /seat leak most likely.....could be a plugged vent too...causing the fuel to siphon from the main jet......you need to get the carb fixed and change the oil twice:frown:

 

[SONOFADOCKER]

Put a plastic fuel shot off in line and close it before turning the machine off . The crap in gasoline eats up carbs & needle seats . Close the fuel and let the carb run out of gas.

 

[Weso]

thanks for all the help.

This is a tecumseh engine. Do any of you know a good place to find a video on cleaning, and fixing carbs?

Thanks again.

Weso

 

[reddragon]

you can try these....... tecumseh carburetor rebuild - YouTube ..........and this........ Small Engine Equipment Troubleshooting, Repairs and Safety

 

[KennyV]

reddragon gave you the Best links I have for carb, "how to"... There are some very good you tube clips, watch several, some are much better than others ... :smile:KennyV

 

[roncocenter]

probably rebuilt kit for the carburetor

visit this page for parts roncocenter.com

 

[Weso]

Thanks Reddragon.

Will try youtube.

Weso

reddragon gave you the Best links I have for carb, "how to"... There are some very good you tube clips, watch several, some are much better than others ... :smile:KennyV