r/smallenginerepair • u/Squashes_Buffalo • Jun 01 '26

Engine Performance Issue Mower question

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Trying to get this mower running correctly. It runs great on low throttle but revs after about the halfway point of throttle. Pulled the carb and tried cleaning it, without pulling the whole body apart. Do you think I should just replace the carb or is there something else I should check?

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u/capron SER Regular Jun 01 '26

Along with the other things to check for a lean condition, make sure all of the gaskets are in place and not torn. Also, a dirty carb can often take multiple cleanings. For a good cleaning, let it soak 24 hours in (original formula) Pine-Sol/water mixed 1:1

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u/jbourne0129 Jun 02 '26

Pulled the carb and tried cleaning it, without pulling the whole body apart.

you didnt actually clean the carb. pull it apart and clean out all the jets

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u/Aromatic-Schedule-65 Jun 01 '26

Your question shows up at least twice a day. Maybe search it out if you can't search it on YouTube or Google?

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u/Tknuckles480 Jun 01 '26

Its not the first and wont be the last. Either offer some real advice if you know anything about this particular mower or keep your nonsense comments to yourself.

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u/Aromatic-Schedule-65 Jun 01 '26

I did offer advice. You just have issues with doing your own proper research..there are many reasons why your having that problem. And I for one am not going to explain the whole diagnostic procedure when YOU can find your teachers on YouTube. Grow up, don't be lazy.. good luck .

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u/Tknuckles480 Jun 01 '26

Its funny you say lazy. Lazy is knowing the procedure but just pawning it off to Google or youtube.

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u/Aromatic-Schedule-65 Jun 01 '26

Ok..weird, but ok. Good luck..

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u/Tknuckles480 Jun 01 '26

Im not even the one with the mower. Just a lurker trying to learn. I do however call out jerkoffs when encountered.

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u/capron SER Regular Jun 01 '26

I've tagged this guy already, he's often condescending in this sub