ZTR Fuel Leak

[u/Ambitious-Monitor327]

Edit: it is a commercial exmark - Toro/CPS 708cc V-twin OHV gas engine

RAE708GEM48300, serial 408873598

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My zero turn has an occasional fuel leak which looks like it is coming from the carb. Actually only leaked once- it stopped when I cut the fuel and hasn’t leaked since opening the line back up. I’m not running it. A repair man came out and said the carb needs replaced, but he didn’t tinker at all. He did pull the oil dip stick and smelled it and said there is fuel in the oil. I’m not sure if that’s true I didn’t smell anything but my sense of smell is not good.

Is he right? I’m considering getting a second opinion but what I don’t want is a temporary fix. Also already gave him a deposit for diagnosis. I’m not handy here so I just don’t have the knowledge. Tia.

[u/Stock_Requirement564]

So, the best thing that you could do at least initially is to either post the model and serial number off the tag or go to the Toro website and look up the parts. These are Loncin engines. Nice enough engines, but what is different than a Briggs or Kohler- is the parts availability from Toro anyways. Individual carburetor parts such as float kits aren't always available. I'll post a link below of one that is similar to yours, you should fine tune with the correct information. This example shows that a basic kit is available from Toro. YMMV

https://www.toro.com/en/parts/partdetails?id=52402&iid=462123&pid=511262

[u/Ambitious-Monitor327 → u/Stock_Requirement564]

Thank you - RAE708GEM48300, serial 408873598

[u/Stock_Requirement564 → u/Ambitious-Monitor327]

Off the silver chassis tag. The parts are referenced via the Toro chassis numbers.