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Craftsman 5/21 Single Stage Experiment
Original Message   Jan 17, 2011 2:24 pm
I finished cleaning the carb, and the going over the rest of the machine.   Then I made a simple modification to give me a considerable increase in power.  I connected a  piece of nylon string to the top of the "L" shaped lever that controls the governor.  I drilled a small hole through the bottom shroud on the left hand side and fed the string through it.  I tie wrapped the string to the handle of the machine up near the top where it bends to go horizontal.  I tightened the tie wrap to hold it's position when moved up or down the handle thus keeping tension on the string as required.   From readings I was getting on my Tiny Tach, this simple modification allows me to increase engine rpms to  a bit past 7500 if I want.  By sliding the tie wrap up or down, I can dial in the engine speed that works best for the conditions.  

Performance is very much noticeable.  At stock engine speed of 3500-4000 rpm, the machine will throw moderately dense snow maybe 15'  if I put the revs to it, it sends it at least 20 to 25 feet or further.  I really don't understand why manufacturers spin these two cycle engines so slowly.  They love rpms.   My little Toro power shovel runs around 8000.    Could possibly be for longevity purposes.  I'm not too concerned about that.

Overall, for the little I paid for it, it's a good machine.  Starts first pull and runs solid. 

What I have noticed though, is that this machine doesn't like to go up 10% grades without assistance. 
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