Posted by ShadetreeRet on November 15, 2013 at 11:27:47 from (76.3.100.234):
In Reply to: Old lawn tractor posted by mss3020 on November 15, 2013 at 07:18:03:
Just as a safety net, I agree with the suggestion of adding an in-line shut off. Many walk behind mowers used to come with a fuel shut-off, but they found that by eliminating it they could save a bit of expense, and if you should get gas in the oil and blow the engine, well, that sells mowers. One other thing that I don't believe was mentioned, the float has an adjustment tab. The little tab that contacts the needle can be adjusted to allow the float to ride higher or lower. There is a good possibility that this tab may need adjusting to allow the float to ride a little lower when it shuts off the fuel. Since you mentioned that the kit did have a soft tip needle, it should seal unless the seat has been messed up or still has a bit of trash in it,
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