Clumber
Gold Member
Tried to start my PT425 today. It seamed like battery was low, so tried to jump start. Noticed fluid leaking from air filter cover. Immediately removed battery cables, etc just as the gas fumes became strong smelling. My retired mechanic neighbor and I drained almost a gallon of gas-oil mixture from the engine. The oil filter and the air filter and pre-filter were soaked in gas. An old fuel shutoff from an old lawn mower was installed. We are letting the engine sit the afternoon and overnight to hopefully dry-out. Tomorrow we will replace the oil and filters and charge the battery. I will report back on status.
This the first serious event I had with the PT. It would have been a disaster had I not noticed the seeping fuel, sat in the chair with my back to the engine and tried to jump start-crank the tractor.... From now on I use the shutoff valve and check the condition of the oil via the dipstick before starting the tractor.
This the first serious event I had with the PT. It would have been a disaster had I not noticed the seeping fuel, sat in the chair with my back to the engine and tried to jump start-crank the tractor.... From now on I use the shutoff valve and check the condition of the oil via the dipstick before starting the tractor.