Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hello,

       Snow Thrower Runs fine. I can put it in all 4 Gears No Problem. When I go to use the Auger to remove the snow The Idle drops to at least half of what it was. I jacked up the Ide which helped a little but the Idle still drops Signifigantly. When the  the Auger hits the Snow. If it not in snow the Idle does not Drop.

Thank You, Alan

Make sure the engine is properly warmed up and the choke is turned "Off" ( a.k.a. in the "Run" position). The throttle should not be in the idle position but in the "Run" position. If all is working properly then the throttle governor should give you more power when the engine comes uder load.

1. How old is the machine?
2. Is the gas fresh?
3. Is it hard to start?

The Machine is a 1993 . Gas is fresh and chaged oil.   Starts  Easy and runs good. It is only when I go into the Snow the Idle Drops Down. From what I have read I am starting to think it is the Govener. Now need to find out where it is and How to Adjust it.

It could also be a fuel line blockage!!

It gets enough gas to run well, but when the Gov kicks in under load, fuel starvation!!

                                 Fred

It could also be a crack in either the fuel line or the line that goes to the primer bulb. Too much air and not enough gas gets in the fuel supply side of the carburettor. Its happening more often due to the alcohol that is being added to gas. It tends to stiffen gaskets and fuel lines.

I'd be suspicious of the fuel supply lines first and then if that checks out the governor.

I'm going with fuel starvation.  Check your spark plug to see what colour it is.  If it's whitish, you're running lean.  An engine will generally run well at high throttle settings if it running rich but will bog down if it can't get enough fuel.  I'd also look in the fuel bowl for contamination.