LX279 lack of power when deck engaged

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• Jun 2, 2013 / LX279 lack of power when deck engaged

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17hp Kawasaki engine doesn't reach full rpms when deck is engaged. deck appears to turn free when belt is loosened.

 

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• Jun 2, 2013 / LX279 lack of power when deck engaged

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GX255 said:

17hp Kawasaki engine doesn't reach full rpms when deck is engaged. deck appears to turn free when belt is loosened.

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what is the condition of the three blade carrier bearings. listen for noisy bearings, track pulley noises and belt slippage could be the cause.

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Thanks I checked all that even tried a known good other deck. Same results.

 

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• Jun 3, 2013 / LX279 lack of power when deck engaged

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GX255 said:

Thanks I checked all that even tried a known good other deck. Same results.

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This means the engine has a lack of power problem. needs a good tune-up perhaps like carburetor cleaning and adjustment fuel condition spark plug. I do not know the hours on your engine and its condition? did you do a compression test perhaps?

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