Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Gas pouring out of Honda lawnmower carb, honda lawnmower, needle valve
QuestionI have a 12-year-old Honda lawnmower that has always worked well. At the close of the season, I always run it until the tank and line is empty. This spring, however, I could not start it. After filling the tank, I noticed gas pouring out of the carb whenever I open the throttle even slightly. Why is this happening? What can I do to fix it?
AnswerHiya Mark!
Your carburator needs a new float needle and seat (or maybe a new float)! Use a small piece of wire shaped like a hook to pull the seat out of the hole in the fuel bowl under where the needle valve attached to the float goes. Install the new seat with a Q-tip with the end pulled off (no nicks!). Install the new needle valve onto the little clip, attach to the float (make sure the float is ok- if it has gas in it-replace it!). This should take care of it.
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