On Dec 18, 4:07*pm, Kate wrote:
Harry K wrote:
On Dec 18, 1:10 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:
"Red" wrote in message

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But don't put a tarp over it as another poster said. The fumes from the
leaking gas will become trapped and concentrated making the potential for
a huge explosion...
Nonsense.

Agree. *About the only way an explosion would occur would be by poking
a match under the tarp...I suppose if it is an electric start some
dimbulb might try to start it withoug removing the tarp first..

Harry K

It is an electric start. *I will move it outside. *Thanks.- Hide quoted text -

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I would put it outside, but cover it partly, leave the bottom edges
open so the fumes can blow around, but keep it covered enuf so that
rain/snow doesn't get on/into it. Then, if you have to start it
before Jan 4, take the cover off and let it ventilate for about a
minute or so to waft away the gasoline fumes and then plug it in and
start it.. Take a look before you put it outside and see if you can
tell where the leak is coming from. Taking the whole carburetor apart
may be nonsense if it is simply the screws in the gas line or the nut
on the bottom of the carburetor that needs tightening. However, if
there is dirt inside the bowl that is keeping the float needle valve
from closing when the bowl fills with gasoline, then the bowl needs to
come off. But, that can be done without taking the whole carburetor
off the engine. I would sure try to find an alternate fixer, if you
live in a rural area, there must be some handymen/women around who
help their friends out rather than a two-hour drive.