This snapper was given to me. And would not start at all until I cleaned the carb. And adjusted the low speed needle. So I don't know what it's been through. But seems to be in really good shape for being an 83 model. Only thing I have not done is checked the spark plug. Guess I should do that before posting. But I didn't think about it since it seems to purr like a kitten for about 10 mins..
Snapper looses power when hot
I have a snapper that looses power once it gets hot. I have cleaned and adjusted the carb. Replaced/flushed oil. And made sure gas cap is venting. It is a 8hp techumsee. It seems a little hard to start when cold. But one I get it running. It runs great for the first 10 mins or so. Then slowly loses power. I also have noticed that when running the high speed needle nothing ever changes. But it seems to sound and run fine. I just was trying to fine tune it just incase. But nothing happens. Sounds the same no matter all the way in or out. I also removed the inline fuel filter just incase. But that didn't change the power issue. When I hit any thick grass. I have to stop the mower and let it catch up. And seems to take for ever. When blade is not engaged it seems to run ok. But like I said when it gets really warm. The engine just losses power and eventually I park it and kill it. Then I can't start it up. It will fire. And try but it won't run. Until its cooled off..
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Update. Pulled plug. And it has nice blue spark. A little wet and black. I'm thinking wet and black is a good thing? Lol.. I'm being serious but does sound funny.. Ha ha Plug,wet and black..all in one post. I covered it all.. Lol;-)
fixer
sounds as though you've checked the basics. my next thought would pull the flywheel and check the shaft key is not partly sheared. good luck.
sounds as though you've checked the basics. my next thought would pull the flywheel and check the shaft key is not partly sheared. good luck.
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