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  Derek Tucker April 5, 2014 at 3:40pm

  Hi, with all these engines the amount of fuel used is tiny until you engage and work the blades so I would check fuel flow and as a first stage look at changing fuel filter and spark plugs. Failing that you may need to look inside the carb.
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  David Strong April 5, 2014 at 3:46pm

  Hi, I agree with Derek, I had a similar problem with my 36" Great Dane it turned out to be paint in the petrol tank from the inside of a knackered jerry can used by the previous owner - nice easy place to start!!
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  matt evans April 5, 2014 at 11:49pm

  Its only a recent problem, the last week the machine has been outside exposed to the elements. Water in the fuel system some how? Ive ran £50 of fresh unleaded through it this week though.
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  Geoff Norfolk April 6, 2014 at 7:55am

  Not familiar with this engine (Kawasaki?) but sounds like the governor (no, not you!!) might not be working properly. There will be an arm or rod that goes from the engine to the carb......check that it moves freely in both directions.... rev it up quickly and see if it moves..... the linkages may have partially seized, freeing off every now and then. If its not moving, spray some WD40 over any linkages and do the test again.
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  matt evans April 6, 2014 at 8:17am

  Thanks guys, ive got my mechanic coming so ill put it to him but will check the govener first. To clarify, its job is to send more fuel to the engine when its under stress? Makes sense
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  matt evans April 6, 2014 at 4:06pm

  In line fuel filter! Sometimes its the simplest of things!
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  Geoff Norfolk April 6, 2014 at 5:42pm

  yes basically....... when you hit long grass/engage blades.... it effectively opens the throttle to give more power. Bit like pressing the accelerator on the van when you're going up hill in order to maintain the same speed. Without it, the machine will just stall or slow down significantly.
  
  matt evans said:

  Thanks guys, ive got my mechanic coming so ill put it to him but will check the govener first. To clarify, its job is to send more fuel to the engine when its under stress? Makes sense
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  matt evans July 16, 2014 at 7:18am

  turned out to be the coil at one cylinder... took the local pro's who charge £80 p/h 2 months and £1000 to discover it!!
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  David Strong July 16, 2014 at 5:57pm

  Thanks for sharing that info Matt, it may come in handy in the future.
  
  David
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  Bespoke Lawncare July 16, 2014 at 6:11pm

  Do they do Lamborghini's in between mowers my man is around £20 a hour and never lets me down, this week drive belt to wheels snapped on my little Etesia ride on, took it to him 20 Minutes later new belt on and back working.
  
  matt evans said:

  turned out to be the coil at one cylinder... took the local pro's who charge £80 p/h 2 months and £1000 to discover it!!