What's the problem?

[pcs]

I have a problem with one of my mowers. My walker 16 hp sounds like it's running out of gas. When you are driving it seems like it get's a serg of power and then lack of power, serg of power, lack of power. etc, etc. What would be causing this?

[MJ]

pcs - based on my limited experience with internal combustion engines and mowers (never worked on mower of that size) - I would guess either a loose or disconnected plugwire or a clogged fuel line. Possibly a fuel filter.

Mick

[Esby]

Sounds like something in the fuel line, or even better would be a bunch of crud in the carborator. Clean out the carb and see if it helps.

[smburgess]

These guys seem to be on the right track, a fuel system problem sounds like the culprit.

[Guido]

try blowing out all your fuel lines and buy a $20 carb rebuild kit. Not a big deal.

Good Luck!

[pcs]

Thanks alot guys. I'll try your suggestions.

[Eric ELM]

If your mower sat all winter with gas in it and no stabilizer, it is probably the carb. You probably could adjust the high end air/gas adjustment and smoothen it out. Once it gets all cleaned out, you might have to readjust it again back to where it is now.

[gene gls]

I had same problem with my 20 HP. It actded like it wasn't getting gas. It ended up being the key switch was shorting out.

Gene

[Vintage]

Also check your fuel, is it old, does it have water in it?

Do what the other guys suggested first then make sure you fire it up with fresh fuel.

[captdevo]

have you had any luck with the suggestions posted?


What model is it? How many hours? Smoking?

[Greenkeepers]

Check all your connectors for the ignition. Tear the carb apart, it will only take 15 min and blow it all out.

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