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Murray Lawn mower leaking gas

If your Murray lawn mower is leaking gas, start at the carburetor. The most common cause is a dried out or missing carburetor bowl gasket, especially when gas leaking from the bottom of the lawn mower seems to trace back to the carburetor bowl. Next, check the float needle, since a worn or damaged needle can fail to shut off fuel and cause the carburetor to overflow. A bad carburetor gasket is another likely source of a lawn mower gas leak, followed by a cracked primer bulb that seeps fuel when pressed or while the mower sits. If those parts look good, inspect the fuel shut-off solenoid and attached fuel lines for leaks, then check whether the carburetor float is stuck open. In many cases, cleaning the carburetor may free up the float, but if not, a rebuild or full carburetor replacement may be needed. Whether you are dealing with a mower leaking fuel, a carburetor leaking gas, or a steady lawn mower leaking gas problem, RepairClinic.com makes it easier to match the right part. Enter your Murray model number to find the exact carburetor bowl gasket, float needle, primer bulb, carburetor gasket, fuel shut-off solenoid, or carburetor for your mower.

01 - Murray Lawn Mower Carburetor Bowl Gasket

If the lawn mower leaks gas the carburetor bowl gasket on the bottom of the carburetor might be dried out or missing. If the leak is coming from the bottom of the carburetor, try replacing the carburetor bowl gasket.
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02 - Murray Lawn Mower Float Needle

The float needle might not be shutting off the fuel. The float needle opens and closes the float valve to allow fuel to enter the float bowl. If the float needle is damaged, the carburetor will continue to fill with fuel until it overflows. If the float needle is defective, replace it.
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03 - Murray Lawn Mower Carburetor Gasket

If fuel is leaking from the bottom of the carburetor, the carburetor gasket might be dried out or missing.
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04 - Murray Lawn Mower Primer Bulb

Over time, the rubber of the primer bulb can become brittle and cracked. If the primer bulb is leaking, replace it. Don't try to patch or repair it.
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05 - Murray Lawn Mower Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid

Check the fuel shut-off valve for leaks, and ensure that the fuel lines fit tightly on the valve. If the fuel shut-off solenoid is leaking, replace it. In addition, inspect the fuel shut off lines for cracks or tiny holes. If a fuel shut-off line is leaking, replace it.
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06 - Murray Lawn Mower Float

The float might be stuck open. If the float is stuck open, remove the carburetor assembly from the engine and clean it thoroughly. If the cleaning the carburetor is not effective, either rebuild or replace the carburetor.
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