My mower came with a Fresh Start Fuel Cap. It was not well made, and broke when slightly over-tightened. I went into the store, seeing as the only fuel cap available is the Fresh Start one. I was surprised to find a generic one for about $3. It fit, and seems to work just fine.
<p>The last one fell apart, so I had to buy this one. It is made differently, so, maybe it is better than the last one. Too expensive, at any rate.</p>
This review will be helpful for those having issues with the yellow-threaded fuel caps. The stock fuel cap in black and yellow had a weakness where the yellow threaded plastic was too thin and broke after a season of use. This redesigned all black (unlike pictured) is molded out of one piece of plastic. This upgraded design results in a thicker layer of material at the threads so in theory should last quite long. Go ahead and don't hold back on picking this up with the two fuel saver capsules. I do not use the fuel saver during the mowing season, only when I have to store the machine for longer will I snap that onto the cap.
This was a breeze to use and something worth the price. It will be even more valuable in the Fall and Winter months when you don't have to cut grass as often and the Lawn Mower sits idle in the garage. Keeps you from pouring out old gas from your tank somewhere which could hurt the enviroment.
<p>It should be a crime to put this fuel cap on a $300 lawn mower. I've broken 2 of them already and cannot find a replacement other than the OEM POS.</p>
<p>This is just more Craftsman junk. Breaks easily and is just an overpriced gimick. I'm done with anything Craftsman.</p>
<p>This is the second Craftman Fresh Start Fuel Crap that brakes in 2 years. Poor quality, way over price, this is a P.O.S. While at the store, I was looking at the new Lawn Mowers on display, it looks like Crapfman re-designed the Fresh Start Fuel Cap for a more solid/harder plastic than the yellow one. Good luck finding the new re-designed fuel cap, I was told you can only get it online. That is probably why there were two or three lawn mowers on display with the fuel cap missing, i guess people are taking advantage of the five finger discount. I don't blame them, Sears should replaced them for free.</p>
<p>If you need a new gas cap and are in a pinch, this one works. It fit. It was a little expensive, but it was in stock and I was in a hurry. If it keeps my gas fresh over the winter, then all the more better.</p>
<p>I have just broken my third one of these. What a joke. They are poor quality, though I like the fuel stabilizer capsule.</p>
<p>I bought this because I lost the fuel cap to my mower and they didn't have just a cap available.So I ended up buying this because I needed a fuel cap now not in 5-7 business days. Even though fuel stabilizer is usually used to store the mower and gas over long periods of time; I have noticed that my mower starts right up without hesitation now and seems to run smoother. I was skeptical at the price however I guess if it keeps my mower from wearing down I my as well pay a little extra now then have to pay for an overhaul later.</p> <p> </p>
the fuel cap finally broke off after a year of use. Eventhough i never re-filled the fresh start. mower runs great. conside these fresh start and any other gadget waste of money. I believe the only Investment to purchase for gas powered mowers and trimmers or such is...GAS itself!!
New mower came with regular cap. Put on the stabilizer cap. Broke on first application. Save your money. Use regular cap and additive.
My mower came with a Fresh Start Fuel Cap. It was not well made, and broke when slightly over-tightened. I went into the store, seeing as the only fuel cap available is the Fresh Start one. I was surprised to find a generic one for about $3. It fit, and seems to work just fine.
Cap is cheap and breaks easy, must be why this is the only cap that they sell and stock. CHEAP
cap has broken 3 times already! Lawn mower is great though..cap stinks! Its like it doesn't really fit on right.
The cap would be easily broken with just a little bit overturn.
It was wrong. The product sheet specified this, and it was too big. The store couldn't help; I checked on-line and they said to check with the store. I still don't have one. I can't rate a product, if I don't have one.