May 23rd, 2017, 06:16 AM | #1 |
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Fuel smell in garage
This is pretty far OT but I thought I'd ask you guys.
I have a gas can, a lawnmower, and a bike in the garage. I've narrowed it down and the lawnmower is putting out a ton of fumes into the garage. I put some cardboard underneath the lawnmower to see if it's leaking and if it is leaking nothing is making it to the ground. Any one have any hints for things I can check or things I can do to help reduce the fumes? It's gotten to the point where I have to leave the garage door open to air it out every day. |
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May 23rd, 2017, 06:56 AM | #2 |
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If it were me; I'd remove anything that might be leaking gas outside until it's resolved!
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May 23rd, 2017, 07:39 AM | #3 |
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Gas cap on mower is most likely vented to atmosphere.
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May 23rd, 2017, 08:16 AM | #4 |
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May 23rd, 2017, 08:21 AM | #5 |
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Actually I just put a plastic bag over the fuel cap and then secured it with a rubber band. I'll take off the bag when I run the mower. We'll see if this stops the smell.
Thanks for pointing out the venting caps. |
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May 23rd, 2017, 10:51 AM | #6 |
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It's a failed valve in the float bowl of the lawnmower's carburetor.
Verify by checking the oil level in the mower: It'll be way high, because the gas is leaking into the crankcase. Easiest solution is to install a $7 fuel petcock between the gastank and carb and change the oil. |
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May 24th, 2017, 06:48 AM | #7 | |
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May 24th, 2017, 07:41 PM | #8 | |
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takes a little bit to figure out exactly how much gas is needed to mow the lawn but you'll figure it out that's what I do. But just so you know, your garage is supposed to smell like plywood, brake cleaner and kerosene ... just how it's supposed to be, Toss in a little gas and exhaust and fresh cut grass from time to time as well.
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May 24th, 2017, 08:20 PM | #9 |
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you could put a condom over the gas cap and see how quickly it fills up. If it's not a significant amount, check how it seals. Still not, then the mower's probably not your problem.
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May 25th, 2017, 06:48 AM | #10 | |
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I think I'll try your technique. I called a local shop and the guy wanted 75 bucks to pull the carbs apart. The lawnmower only cost 100 bucks I'm not sure it's worth it and I'm pretty sure I have just enough tools to disassemble the lawnmower but not enough tools to re-assemble the lawnmower. |
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