Ordered new controls -- fixed gas tank leak

The gas tank on the Honda motor started leaking recently, making the machine too dangerous to use. It was the plastic nipple that screws into the bottom of the tank, and attaches to the fuel line. Well, it was actually the surface that the nipple seals against. It had rusted, preventing a good seal. Removed, cleaned, replaced. Fixed.

Then I ordered the controls that operate the machine from the bucket. The old ones are crumbling. New ones were cheaper than expected, at $34.33 each (including shipping!). I bought three for $102.99. One of the three old ones is still unbroken. I'll keep it as a spare.

Parts were purchased from Baum Hydraulics. Part no E206301 SKU 00113650.

Total maintenance cost to date $540.72. I had to buy some closed-end wrenches to remove a stubborn nut, but I don't count the price of tool purchases if the tool is intended for general use, since I'd probably buy it for other purposes at some point anyway.

Since my last post I've washed and painted nearly the entire house using the boom lift. I've made many repairs, glazed windows, and re-hung shutters. The lift has more than paid for itself, as I'm into it for $6540.72, and a professional painter (if you can FIND one!) would have charged $25,000 or more for the job.