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    Aug 15, 2011, 02:23 PM
    Why is gas pouring out of the muffler on mytoro gts 6.0?
    I bought a used Toro gts 6.0 personal pace self propelled mower,we noticed gas leaking out of the muffler,what's happenng is there are 2 screws that hold the muffler on,well we took out 1 screw and gas was coming out of the screw hole,what's casusing this to happen? So far I have rebuilt carb,replaced air filter,replaced spark plug?any help would be appreciated.
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    Aug 15, 2011, 06:55 PM

    Needle valve in carb is not closing all the way .
    Did you blow through the carb with air ?
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    Aug 16, 2011, 12:50 PM
    Hi DG:
    I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy day to answer my? I really appreciate the feedback,I'm going to try what you said,as it seems like the only problem it could be,do you agree?
    Thanks again
    Bill.
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    Aug 16, 2011, 05:15 PM

    Its in the carb forsure.
    Check tip on needle
    Check seat.
    Check float level.
    Don't blow through the fuel inlet , you could blow out the rubber seat.
    Luck
    Luck
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