Kate wrote:
I just got my snowblower back for repairs. It had a blocked
carburetor.
Two days after I got it home I noticed it was leaking gas/oil. This
is a two-cycle machine. Even after using it, it still leaks.

I called the company who worked on it, and they are closed until
January 4th.

Until I can get it in for repairs, I have moved the machine from my
garage to my medium-sized shed. The gas fumes were entering my home.


The blower is leaking about a tablespoon of gas a day. Hopefully, it
will soon be empty.

I hate to store it outside due to the elements, but am wondering if
this could be a fire hazard when storing it inside the shed? The
only thing I store in the shed is two lawnmowers, Christmas
decorations, rakes, fertilizer, etc. I do have electrical outlets up
high that I use for lights, radio, etc.

I tend to be a worrier and don't want to burn the place down, so I
wanted to ask: Is this safe?

No, it isn't safe. It probably won't catch fire, but do you want to take
that chance?

Imagine there is a fire, and the insurance company finds out that you were
aware of a fitting leaking gasoline. Do you think they have a clause in
your policy exempting them from indemnity if you are aware of such a
situation?

Drain the gas from the tank, and find another company to do the repair.
Post a note in your local Craigslist with the name of the company that
returned your equipment dripping gasoline just before they went on vacation
for two weeks.

Jon