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10-15-16, 01:20 PM

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Fuel pump squirting

Why would my fuel pump on Snapper LT200 B&S 441577 20 HP Twin OV be squirting fuel out the little hole in the center of the pump when running?

Can I run it until I can replace the pump?

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10-15-16, 03:17 PM

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The diaphragm is likely sprung a leak. I may run forever like that but there is the hazard of fuel on a hot engine....

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10-16-16, 04:30 AM

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Thanks! !

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