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Thu, Jun 7, 12 at 10:15
| My Toro self propelled 22" recycle mower will lose power as I am mowing. Grass is NOT tall and it has new plug and air filter. Electric start will start but not fire up to speed at once, needs to gradually gain RPM. When I begin to mow, as I do reach a little taller grass it does begin to power down. It just doesn't seem to compensate for the load. This happens both in recycle mode and while using the bag. Mower deck has been cleaned and still loses power under load. (Is there a fuel filter ?) Any suggestions are very appreciated. |
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| It's good to check the things you did. But when your same problem happened to me the carb needed a good cleaning by the dealer. Now it runs like a champ. In fact the carb needed cleaning two times already and the machine isn't 3 years old yet. By the way do you use a gas/ethanol stabalizer in your gas? I did but the dealer told me to either use Marine Stabil or the regular red Stabil + a seperate additive for ethanol protection. Francis |
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- Posted by cityboyinburbs 7b (My Page) on Sat, Jun 16, 12 at 11:47
| I agree with fsrph, would look to the carb. There are literally hundreds of videos on YouTube showing how to service the carb. Likely it only needs cleaning, and not any parts. (Full rebuild kits for most of the carbs on Toros under $25) *However* it might be the governor is just gummed-up / stuck. |
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| I think cityboyinburbs is right, it could likely be the governor not compensating for the load change. Try spraying it with cleaner and see what happens, you might get lucky. While you're cleaning it, inspect it and make sure everything looks good, spring not stretched out or anything. |
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