StatesboroMike
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I have a Poulan Pro riding mower model PP20VA46 with a Briggs & Stratton Intek 20hp V-Twin engine. A few months ago someone broke into my garden shed and drained the fuel from all my mowers, gas-powered equipment, and my cans. All sat empty with the gas caps open for an unknown period before I discovered the theft after returning from a two-week trip. I refilled the tank of the mower and it ran fine for a while then it began surging. I spent several days learning about this problem and finally managed to fix it. A few days ago it began surging again. Lightly at first, but it rapidly grew worse. I cleaned the carb, replaced the gas (89 type), cleaned the plugs, replaced the filter, etc. Same process as last time. It continued to surge, though not nearly as heavily. Several posts on other forums indicated it might be a governor problem and each suggested adjusting it. I attempted to do just that today and now on startup it revs to the point of redlining. I want to give this my best shot before taking it to a service center. Any suggestions?