NEW Craftsman T3200 RPM runs uneven

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Colubrid

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I have a brand new Craftsman T3200 with the Kohler engine. It goes up and down in RPM. Is it supposed to do that?
I only have 6 hours on it and I can't imagine it is a clogged fuel filter or air-filter.

What could it be?
 
Colubrid said:
I have a brand new Craftsman T3200 with the Kohler engine. It goes up and down in RPM. Is it supposed to do that?
I only have 6 hours on it and I can't imagine it is a clogged fuel filter or air-filter.

What could it be?
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Hunting and surging is not a “feature.” It is a dirty carburetor, intake leak, or a tiny bit of water in fuel, or all the above. Take it back to the dealer. If it was from a big box store, take it to a shop and pay out of pocket.
 
Tiger Small Engine said:
Hunting and surging is not a “feature.” It is a dirty carburetor, intake leak, or a tiny bit of water in fuel, or all the above. Take it back to the dealer. If it was from a big box store, take it to a shop and pay out of pocket.
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I can’t take it back because it was purchased with no return ( clearance) .
But I ran it with new gas for 5 hours. Could it be something called the Governor that is causing the engine to surge?
 
Colubrid said:
I can’t take it back because it was purchased with no return ( clearance) .
But I ran it with new gas for 5 hours. Could it be something called the Governor that is causing the engine to surge?
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Very slim chance the hunting and surging is the governor needing to be adjusted. As stated previously, probably dirty carburetor or water in fuel.
 
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