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

Hi all.

I just adjusted the rpm on my motor because it was running a little to low this winter. 3580 at idle and would drop to 34xx if I remeber correctly.
Today I ran the engine and set it for 3690-3700 this way it will be in the 3500's and have that little extra bit to keep it from wanting to stall like it did this winter when under load. Is this set corectly?

whitetail wrote:
These are completely different engines. Not gonna work...

Can't say for sure but if that 11 is working as it should and the rest of the machine is in proper working order, it should throw snow like there will be no tomorrow.  My Simplicity B&S engine is only rated as a  9.5 h.p.  I could not ask for more power.  Really.  I'm thoroughly impressed with it's performance regardless of what it's horse power is supposed to be.  It handles heavy wet snow 30" deep with relative ease.  It might drop 50 to 100 rpm but that's all.  You should check all of the running gear on your machine.  The engine is probably making all the power you need.  Maybe you  have a slipping belt.  If you think it is engine related, check your fuel system.