Only a clean engine really accelerates - tips for troubleshooting
To ensure that a lawnmower runs smoothly, cleanliness is a top priority. A single dirty component in the engine is enough to throw the well-balanced system out of balance. Now the governor shouts to the engine, 'Come on, accelerate!'. The carburetor, on the other hand, reports 'How without fuel!' Then the centrifugal governor turns to the linkage with the request, 'Come on, we're going to the cellar until the carburetor reports that it's back to gasoline receives. ‘
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Following this pattern, it goes a long way down until the operator's patience breaks and he presses the button. The root of the problem must now be found in the course of an error analysis so that the lawnmower accelerates again.
Root cause analysis - step-by-step to the culprit
The majority of lawnmower models are designed to be consumer-friendly, so that maintenance and repair work can be carried out by yourself. You can find and remedy the following causes without consulting a specialist garage:
- Remove and clean or replace air filter
- Pull out the spark plug connector, remove the spark plug and clean it thoroughly, including the contacts
- With the spark plug connector removed, use a brush to remove clumps of grass and earth from the cutter bar
- Carburetor new at idle to adjust
You can read in the manufacturer's manual where the components are located and how they are removed. If you discover in the course of troubleshooting that the carburetor is dirty, numerous manufacturers offer repair kits. Experience has shown that it is more economical to install a new carburetor for a high-quality petrol mower. At this point, do-it-yourselfers meet the threshold from which it makes sense to hire a master craftsman.
Tips
Regular care effectively prevents costly repair work on the lawn mower. Clean the cutting deck and cutter bar after each lawn mowing to prevent wet grass from sticking. Drain the fuel from the tank before winter so that resin does not build up during the long break.