Improvising a lawnmower gas cap

NYLefty · 2010-06-18T01:41:05+00:00

I've somehow lost the cap to the gas tank on my Sears Craftsman pushlawnmower. I found a container cap that fits, but if I use that onthe gas tank the mower quits soon after I start it.I assume that I should bore a hole in the replacement cap to let someair in, .but I'm not sure how big the hole should be. Should it be assmall as possible to avoid gas splashing out? Could it be too small?And I'm out in the country and weeks go by before I'm anywhere near alawnmower dealer, but should I eventually get a "real" gas tank cap toreplace my improvised one?Thanks.Lefty

Jun 18, 2010 Last reply: 4 years ago 22 Replies

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bob haller 11 years ago

many gasoline can caps and engine caps are identical except for the vent.

i lost my gasoline engine cap and needed to get the grass cut, so i removed the gas can washer and left the lid a tiny bit loose.

its a good emergency patch

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Ralph Mowery 11 years ago

Fellow at work had a mower that would run for a short time and quit. Told him to checkthe vent hole. Next day he admitted he had mixed up the gas can and the engines gas caps.

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Dawn 4 years ago

That’s hysterical! I needed a good laugh since I just lost my cap and ordered a new one. Be here tomorrow but I want to mow RIGHT NOW! Guess I’ll stick a rag in it. And light a smoke…

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