When a Walbro small engine is leaking gas, stop using it until you find the source and replace the damaged part. Gas leaking from the carburetor most often points to a dried-out or missing carburetor gasket, float bowl gasket, or carburetor bowl gasket, especially when fuel is coming from the bottom of the carburetor. A cracked fuel tank is another common cause of an engine fuel leak, followed by cracked or brittle fuel lines. Inspect the primer bulb as well, since its rubber can deteriorate and allow fuel to escape. Stale or ethanol-blended fuel left in the carburetor can accelerate gasket and rubber deterioration and contribute to small engine leaking gas. Do not patch a fuel tank, fuel line, or primer bulb. Replace the leaking component, and check nearby parts for fuel damage before restarting the engine. Enter your Walbro model number to find the exact replacement carburetor gasket, float bowl gasket, carburetor bowl gasket, fuel tank, fuel line, or primer bulb for your specific engine.
01 - Walbro Carburetor Gasket
The carburetor gasket might be dried out or missing. If the leak is coming from the bottom of the carburetor, try replacing the carburetor gasket.
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The carburetor float bowl gasket might be dried out or missing. If the leak is coming from the bottom of the carburetor, try replacing the carburetor float bowl gasket.
The carburetor bowl gasket might be dried out or missing. If the leak is coming from the bottom of the carburetor, try replacing the carburetor bowl gasket.
The fuel tank might be cracked or have a small leak. Inspect the fuel tank for leaks. If there is a leak, replace the fuel tank—do not attempt to repair it.
One or more of the fuel lines may have a leak. Inspect the fuel lines for cracks. If any of the fuel lines are cracked or dry, replace them. Do not attempt to repair a fuel line—if a fuel line is cracked, you must replace it.
The primer bulb may be leaking. Over time, the rubber of the primer bulb can become brittle and cracked, causing the bulb to leak gas. If the primer bulb is leaking, replace it. Do not attempt to patch or repair the primer bulb.
Over time, the carburetor may develop cracks due to the vibration and heat of the engine. If the carburetor is cracked, it will leak fuel. Inspect the carburetor for cracks or corrosion. If the main body of the carburetor is leaking, you will most likely need to replace the carburetor.