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
#2
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.
#3
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:
#4
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.
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
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
