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Homelite Lawn mower leaking gas
If your Homelite lawn mower is leaking gas, start at the carburetor. The most common cause of a lawn mower gas leak or gas leaking from the bottom of the lawn mower is a dried-out or missing carburetor bowl gasket on the bottom of the carburetor. Next, check the float needle, since a worn needle may not shut off fuel flow and can let the carburetor overflow. A bad carburetor gasket is another likely source of mower leaking fuel, especially if fuel is dripping from the bottom of the carburetor. After that, inspect the primer bulb for cracks or brittleness, then check the fuel shut-off solenoid and attached fuel lines for leaks, loose connections, or pinholes. A stuck carburetor float can also cause a carburetor leaking gas problem by allowing too much fuel into the bowl, and in that case cleaning or rebuilding the carburetor may be necessary. RepairClinic.com makes it easier to track down the cause of a Homelite lawn mower leaking gas. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement carburetor bowl gasket, float needle, primer bulb, carburetor gasket, fuel shut-off solenoid, float, or complete carburetor for your mower.
01 - Homelite 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 - Homelite 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 - Homelite 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 - Homelite 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 - Homelite 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 - Homelite 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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