Hello,
My 2006 Troy Bilt "Pony" has a 17.5 hp B&S in it. After it warms up and makes a couple of passes around my yard, it starts to surge, and then it wants to die. With all of this rain we have been having, I REALLY need to get my lawn cut, and therefore get my 8 month pregnant wife off of my heiney... HELP!!
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
DP in FL
2007-08-04 13:31:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Also, I have drained the old fuel out just in case it was bad gas, and I changed the fuel filter.
2007-08-04 14:00:04 · update #1
Chances are to completly clear it up you will have to remove and clean the carburator. Do a good job of it and it will run like new.
2007-08-04 14:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a couple of adjusting screws on the carburetor, one for high speed and one for idle speed. While the engine is running, turn one of them counter clockwise about a half turn and race the enging briefly. Then, turn the screw clockwise back to the original position. Now, do the same thing to the other screw.
That should solve the problem. What is happening is that a small piece of dirt in the carb is partially blocking the high speed jet. As the engine tries to draw fuel, it sags, then speeds up as the fuel catches up.
If that solves the problem, great. If it doesn't, well, nothing lost.
2007-08-04 14:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by billy brite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17.5 Hp Briggs And Stratton
2016-10-04 22:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17.5 Briggs And Stratton
2016-12-26 06:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with cleaning the carburator- gasoline is dirty, straight from the pump, not to mention if the can you put it in has sediment in it either. A good paper element fuel filter will keep the crap out, not to mention whatever gets past the airfilter as well - unless its seriously dirty, the airfilter should be fine . Ive noticed living in FL , things get sand in em really easy - a bit more maintenece is needed due to 'sandblasting' effect.
Kidd
2007-08-04 15:11:44 · answer #5 · answered by The Kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several things to look at with this problem. Check the governor settings. Check to make sure plug is not fouled out. Make sure your fuel has no foreign substance in it. Clean your carb, making sure the jets are open and clear. If you have spark and compression then you should look at fuel supply.
2007-08-07 10:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by Brit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the Governor to me. Sorry not familiar with your model.
2007-08-04 13:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by hotdogseeksbun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a style of tiny tubes that feed gas to the carb has an air leak,all the chemical gas enhancers make it worse for small engines , attempt changing the small strains , its very inexpensive.
2016-12-11 10:25:21 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad gas ,air filter, spark plug sounds like its choking out
2007-08-04 13:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋