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Fuel smell pressure washer

Posted by chris on February 3, 2013 at 5:07pm
I get a smell of petrol in my van from my pressure washer is this the norm I don't get it from any of my mowers it's got a Honda engine fdx 11/150 comet anybody had the same cant see any leaks any help would be appreciated
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    Gary RK February 3, 2013 at 5:45pm

    Barring any obvious leaks etc, most likely vibration/road bumps upsetting fuel float in carb at letting fuel thru.

    If poss turn foul tape off or fit one if not present. Used to happen a lot to some of our old B&S Hayters.

  • chris February 3, 2013 at 5:56pm
    Foul tape ?
  • chris February 3, 2013 at 5:58pm
    Could this happen to any equipment as I got an old robin blower it could be that ,it was layed flat in the van
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    Gary RK February 3, 2013 at 6:01pm

    foul tape = fuel tap thanks to iPad

  • chris February 3, 2013 at 6:09pm
    Cheers thanks been fuel weather lately
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    Gary RK February 3, 2013 at 6:09pm

    boom boom

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