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Hi, this is a helmet scratcher....starts good, runs good both at fast and slow idle. After cutting grass for a while the engine starts surging with even just a bit of load, then surging gets worse even at standstill. I have to keep it running by continually pressing the primer bulb. It's like...

Hi, mower is surging so I check fuel line, filters and plug. Opened the back cover and noticed the belt is really loose. In fact the entire unit is easy to move by hand. Is this correct or how is it to be. Appreciate the guidance on finding a fix. 5 hp 4 stroke Briggs, self propelled 14SZ.