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Why does an engine surge?
Original Message   Jan 2, 2012 6:40 pm
I started up my 11.5hp Tecumseh powered Ariens and it was surging.  Never did that before.  I'm not sure what causes an engine to surge/hunt but here what I did so far in an attempt to correct it.  I changed the spark plug, took off and cleaned the carb bowl and needle and float assembly.  Cleaned the jets with carb cleaner and ran a fine wire through every hole...even the tiny one.  It still surges.   Any ideas on what else I should try...or re-try.  

If it  helps the engine is the OHV variety.
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