I just bought a used riding mower, my garage now reeks of gasoline? Do I need to close something on the mower?

I don't know a lot about mowers. Do I need to close something? Please s i m p l i f y any responses. Thanks.

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6 Responses to “I just bought a used riding mower, my garage now reeks of gasoline? Do I need to close something on the mower?”
  1. MUff!N says:
    June 29, 2009 at 10:26 am

    1. Check that the gas cap on the Gas Can you use to fill it is closed and not open. (Don't leave the snorkel filler out! Turn it upside down and seal the can shut with the cap or just remove the snorkel & put a cap on the can)
    2. Check the gas cap on the mower itself and see that it's properly sealed.
    3. Check the gas lines on the mower to see if there's any leaks as this will even be a hazard when running it! Could catch on fire while mowing…
    4. Whatever you do, don't lite anything in the garage that would cause the fumes to ignite!

  2. fishineasy says:
    June 29, 2009 at 10:26 am

    I don't know what you should close, but I sure the hell would get it out of my garage!!!!

  3. David L says:
    June 29, 2009 at 10:26 am

    Check the gas cap and make sure its tight. After mowing your lawn, leave your mower outside for a couple hours until it cools. Also, get it someplace where it can be tuned and maintenance performed. You may have a small gas leak, but enough to make your garage smell really bad. Further, it could be dangerous. Have someone check it as soon as possible.

  4. carol ann says:
    June 29, 2009 at 10:26 am

    i think you have a gas leak check your hoses, and the carburetor, and last but not least check the seal on the gas cap. if you cannot find where the smell is coming from then you need to have it serviced, or store it outside

  5. wiffybogfarm says:
    June 29, 2009 at 10:26 am

    When dealing with a used machine you always run the risk of needing to replace gaskets and fuel lines. You may have a hole as small as a pin prick that allows a small amt of gas to escape.
    Also, check your gas tank for rust. Depending on how old the machine is, they use to have metal tanks that could rust.

    Some mowers do have a fuel line shut off. You still shouldn't have to close it to keep the smell of gas out of your garage.

    Another possibility is did you overfill the tank when you added new gas? It takes a while for that gas to evaporate and the smell to go away. Always under fill a bit. Warm weather can cause the gas to expand and overflow.

  6. Car L says:
    June 29, 2009 at 10:26 am

    Another place to check for leakage is under the carbeurator there sometimes a screw with a spring that is used to drain the gas from the carb. If that is loose, gas could be leaking from it.

    Aside from that.. smells like you have a leak somewhere. Not too many places to look, from the gas tank to the carb…
    Good luck


 
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