What Causes a Generator Carburetor to Leak Fuel?

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AlainaFitz
09/08/25 5:56am
Here are the relevant explanations regarding fuel leakage from a generator carburetor: Explanation 1: It might be due to a damaged vacuum fuel tank switch, where fuel flows from the suction pipe, fills the carburetor, and then leaks out from the air filter. This can also lead to fuel entering the cylinder, causing flooding and preventing the engine from starting. Explanation 2: Scooters typically have a vacuum fuel tank switch, where the fuel tank switch does not release fuel when the engine is off. Therefore, a malfunctioning fuel tank switch is the most likely cause. The following are details about the carburetor: Explanation 1: A carburetor operates by creating negative pressure as air flows through its venturi tube, drawing fuel from the float chamber into the venturi where it mixes with air to form a combustible mixture. Explanation 2: As a precise mechanical device, the carburetor utilizes the kinetic energy of the incoming air stream to atomize the fuel. Its critical role in engine operation can be likened to the "heart" of the engine. A complete carburetor assembly should include a starting device, idle device, medium load device, full load device, and acceleration device.
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