03 Pro Leaking Fuel

[toolmaker]

I put my 036 Pro away a coupla months ago with a full tank of fuel and oil.
Went to use it yesterday and the fuel tank was empty.
What to look for?
Thanks

 

[Firewood Hoarder]

The gas can.


Lowest point on the fuel tank would be the cap. Check the cap gasket. Maybe had a piece of debris between gasket and the sealing surface?

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Fuel it up and place on some folded newspapers. With the air filter cover off you should see a leak in short order. A leak that drains the tank is pretty significant in my experience...

 

[Stump Shot]

In my experience on the 036, the most likely is the aforementioned fuel cap, a cracked tank or fuel line, or a leaking needle and seat in the carburetor. The last one will leak into the engine, filling it with fuel. When this occurs it is a really bad time to do a spark check. You're going to have to diagnose just what's going on. If a new cap or line is required new parts from the manufacturer are best. On the carburetor, after much battling I found the the Tillotson replacement carburetor to be the ticket to not only success, but a smoother, better running, easier starting engine.

 

[president]

In my experience on the 036, the most likely is the aforementioned fuel cap, a cracked tank or fuel line, or a leaking needle and seat in the carburetor. The last one will leak into the engine, filling it with fuel. When this occurs it is a really bad time to do a spark check. You're going to have to diagnose just what's going on. If a new cap or line is required new parts from the manufacturer are best. On the carburetor, after much battling I found the the Tillotson replacement carburetor to be the ticket to not only success, but a smoother, better running, easier starting engine.

Ya ! the zama carbs are little delinquents

 

[toolmaker]

Can you give me a part number for the Tillitson carb? I will just go ahead and replace it now.
Does anyone have one for sale?

 

[Stump Shot]

Can you give me a part number for the Tillitson carb? I will just go ahead and replace it now.
Does anyone have one for sale?

Tillotson HE-20A

https://www.hlsproparts.com/product-p/he-20a.htm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143013354631?epid=1741451911&hash=item214c429c87:g:sP4AAOSwLVZVslHP

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304208826095?epid=1741451911&hash=item46d4424eef:g:hssAAOSwJrVhgE~D