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How to Identify and Fix Common Gardening Problems ?
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One of the more common questions we get concerns either the overwhelming smell of gas coming from the carburetor or fuel leaking out of the bowl or overflow. Both conditions are typically caused by a stuck or worn float needle valve.
Another top reason for leaks from the carb fuel overflow is a stuck carburetor float. The carb float works to regulate the flow of fuel into the carb bowl through a simple mechanism. But if it gets stuck in an open position, fuel will keep pouring into the bowl to the point it overflows through the fuel overflow.
First remove the fuel line from the carburetor and plug it so fuel does not run out. On the very bottom of the carburetor bowl there will be a small brass cover screw, using a flat screw driver, open this screw and allow all gas to drain from the carburetor system. Next, close the screw and reinstall the fuel line.
Typically, there`s a 12:1 or 15:1 ratio of air to fuel, and when there`s too much air or not enough fuel, it causes sneezing or popping sounds in the intake.
The fuel pressure regulator is leaking fuel into the intake manifold and may have even filled the engine oil with gasoline. You should have the fuel pressure regulator replaced and the oil and filter replaced.
Fuel Level should be ~21mm (. 82 inches) down from the top of the Float Bowl flange while the Float Bowl is removed from the carburetor, after being previously filled, and resting on a level surface.
Assuming all of your plugs and wires are in the correct locations and you haven`t messed with the timing at all, then the most common cause of backfiring through the carb (spitting or coughing) is in the morning when a carb`s air/fuel mixture is a bit too lean. This usually goes away once the engine warms-up.
Ventilation. Make sure to keep all areas around appliances and equipment clean and unblocked, to allow the proper air flow. Protect your family from gas leaks, because this is a preventable situation.
Baking Soda
To use baking soda on a gas spill, simply sprinkle it over the spill area. Leave it for at least thirty minutes. Then, scoop it up or vacuum it up and dispose of it.
The major symptom of a vacuum leak is very poor idle quality, stalling, Spitting back through the Intake, and a very lean condition at part throttle. This is the most common problem when doing carb conversions where either adapter plates are used or new intake manifolds are fitted.
Fuel Level should be ~21mm (. 82 inches) down from the top of the Float Bowl flange while the Float Bowl is removed from the carburetor, after being previously filled, and resting on a level surface.
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2 cycle mantis tiller leaks gas thru the carb. – will not start?
ANSWER : If it leaks gas,it can **** air.you have to find out whats leaking and stop it.
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Just bought a used leaf blower, homelite, gas leaks out of the gas tank, where the gas tube fits into it.
ANSWER : “top of the gas tank where the gas tube fits into the tank”
I assume you’re describing the gas tank cap. if so, the o-ring is missing from the gas tank cap. You can find those at hardware stores.
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ANSWER : From weher? between cap?
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Gas leaks out during use. – McCulloch 26cc Gas Blower Mcb3208
ANSWER : Mine is doing the same thing, I need to replace the gas cap on it. The other thing that you need to check is the fuel lines, the ethanol eats everything up.
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Ryobi weedeater runs good but when shut down fuel drips out carb. ??
ANSWER : You will probably have to remove the carburetor so you can evenly tighten the screws on the ends. If it still leaks, then you will need to get a rebuild kit for it.
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Gas not priming. I took the top of the carb apart where the primer is and cleaned everything up. Still not priming. Most likely a diaphragm ??? thanks !!
ANSWER : You’ve got an air leak somewhere—probably a hole in the diaphragm.
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My mantis would not start so I replaced the plug, new gas/oil 50:1 and cleaned out the air-filter. still would not start. so i removed the two brass screws that held down the carb took it apart for a visual exam and saw nothing, there was gas coming through. put it back together now i am getting leaking gas between the air-filter plate and the carb
ANSWER : SOUNDS LIKE IT NEEDS A CARB KIT AND THE CARB CLEAND OUT
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Gas leaking out of center hole on gas cap sears weed trimmer 358795150
ANSWER : I had same problem and got a replacement cap at a small engine shop. Seems there is a baffle in the cap to allow the tank to vent and to close off to prevent fuel leaking. Appears rubber baffle deteriorates over time.
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