[Shop-talk] kohler engine surging

[old dirtbeard]

If it spends winters in the shed or sets for long periods (old gas), I would 
suspect varnish in the carb.

best,

shook
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john niolon" <jniolon at bham.rr.com>
To: "shop-talk" <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 2:53 PM
Subject: [Shop-talk] kohler engine surging


> need a lawn tractor engine guru...
>
> cub cadet tractor  20 hp twin cyl Kohler engine horz shaft.  Engine has
> started surging  and has a hard time idling... surging happens sometimes
> when at full throttle and blades engaged...
>
> need some guidance on what to look for...  air cleaner is clean ... I 
> clean
> it after each use... fresh gas in tank... haven't changed fuel filter yet
> but can...  got to be something dirty in the carb is my thinking but don't
> want to go spraying carb cleaner everywhere without knowing...
>
> help ???
>
> thanks John
>
>
>
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