I've got a three year old Husqvarna lawnmower which I've not had any issues with. It started yesterday like usual, ran fine and was running fine when it was put back in the garage. We noticed a strong gasoline smell in the garage last night and I looked around but couldn't find the source. I just went out to look again and when I pulled the mower out of the garage I noticed gasoline on the deck.
I can't tell exactly where it's coming from but it looked like it was the fuel line running in to the carb on the left side of the engine. I tried to start it to see if it might start dripping and it acted as if the motor was locked. I lifted the deck and turned the blade a few times by hand which freed up the pull rope but it won't start. I pulled it five or six times then noticed gasoline dripping from the muffler which is on the front right side of the motor (and slightly uphill from the carb as the mower was sitting).
I'm clueless about small engines. I've been considering buying an electric mower but really wasn't planning on spending the money in the near future. What can I do to begin troubleshooting this issue?
I can't tell exactly where it's coming from but it looked like it was the fuel line running in to the carb on the left side of the engine. I tried to start it to see if it might start dripping and it acted as if the motor was locked. I lifted the deck and turned the blade a few times by hand which freed up the pull rope but it won't start. I pulled it five or six times then noticed gasoline dripping from the muffler which is on the front right side of the motor (and slightly uphill from the carb as the mower was sitting).
I'm clueless about small engines. I've been considering buying an electric mower but really wasn't planning on spending the money in the near future. What can I do to begin troubleshooting this issue?