Primer leak

[harvey lee]

I took my 4-wheeler out of storage yesterday. It has not been started since late Feb. It started right up and then ran out of gas. I filled it up and ran fine. Last night I noticed that the primer cover plate that is bolted to the carb was leaking a little gas. I tightened up one screw and it really slowed. Is the gasket dried out and will get get better as I run it or do I need to replace the gasket?

I'm going to let it run today and ride it for a bit to see if the drip stops. If it doesnt, is there another avenue other than replacing the gasket?

Thanks

[Dave]

Harvey,

Same thing happened last year to my Strikemaster auger. I'd tighten the bolts, wait a day and see. You may have to or not replace the gasket. I don't see any other solutions than to replace the gasket.

[harvey lee]

After working with it and replacing the gasket, the leak was still going. There is a little rubber daiphram around the plunger that had a small hole in it. After I sealed up the gasket leak I saw the other, and it leaked through a small hole in the cover that must be a little drain type deal. New part ordered and I placed a rubber seal totally closing the primer inlet to stop the leak until the new primer base comes.

[Dave]

Glad you found the reason