Posted by Bruce Brittain on July 10, 2012 at 04:22:37 from (4.157.8.126):
Gas sometimes drips from the carburetor, especially on hot days. It also pees out in a steady stream from the carb and air filter cup when starting. But the tractor runs okay once it starts. I'm wondering if the gas cap is not properly vented, and is pressurizing the gas tank.
According to the owner's manual, the tractor is supposed to have a low, vented gas cap ("Buy clean fuel, keep it clean"). Instead, it has a tall cap ("Open slowly, pressure'). Could this be part of the problem?
Whatever the cause, this has apparently been going on for some time. I changed the oil in the air filter cup when I bought the tractor, and was surprised to find that there was gas in the cup instead of oil. So I guess gas has been drawn into the air filter, diluting the oil, then the gas/oil mix has been dripping or running out of the cup. Probably not a real safe situation.
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