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About Tom Adinolfi
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Can, and will, answer most questions pertaining to small engine repair, and service. But PLEASE furnish me with the proper Model numbers, and types to assure me to be able to answer your questions the most accurately as possible. If the problem is dealing with the frame, drive, or deck portion I need the manufactures numbers, if it is the engine itself, I need it's make and model numbers, rather than the frame's. Tom
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Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer owned repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. 20+ years in small engine repair. and service. Experienced in most makes, and models. Factory schooled in Briggs & Stratton. Honda, MTD, Troybilt, Craftsman, Toro, Tecumseh, Kohler, and Kawasaki experienced. Keep in mind we do this for nothing more than ratings, please be thoughtful with them, and fair. We take great time to try, and help, please be as kind when rating us........Tom
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You are here: Experts > Home/Garden > Home Appliances > Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.) > Why is my Tecumseh 3.5 HP edger engine leaking gas through the air filter?
Expert: Tom Adinolfi
Date: 8/30/2008
Subject: Why is my Tecumseh 3.5 HP edger engine leaking gas through the air filter?
Question
"I bought this edger for $30 and I already cleaned out carb thoughly and I found the reason it was not running when I bought it was the fuel adjustment was closed so it wasn't getting any gas. So I opened the adjustment screw played with it a while and got it running which was great but when I turned the engine off it leaks gas out the front of the air filter. do i need a new Inlet Needle and Seat or what do you think? I have a diafram carb.
Answer
Sounds as if a carb rebuild is in your near future. You didn't furnish me with the engine model type, so I don't know which model carb it has. Either way, buy a kit, which should be pretty inexpensive, remove the carb, clean it well, and replace the diaphragm. Take things apart slowly, watching how everything goes. Place them on your work suraface in a order to help you remember which piece goes back in what order and direction. If you need to, take a picture, or draw a diagram of the linkages before you remove them to aid in helping you during installation.I believe that adjustment screw should be set at a initial setting of 1 turn out from seated position. .............Tom
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