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Tecumseh 5HP runaway

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ralphyboy

Engine slow to throttle down and idle seems high. The engine sits on top of front tine tiller.
I have to keep the tines in the dirt for fear of over reving on full throttle. Is this a govenor problem or is the needle valve and seat sticking open to long?


#2

rekees

rekees

Sounds like the governor. First thing I'd do is get a can of spray carb cleaner and get rid of all dirt/dust. Then spray with can of silicone or WD40.


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ralphyboy

Sounds like the governor. First thing I'd do is get a can of spray carb cleaner and get rid of all dirt/dust. Then spray with can of silicone or WD40.
Thanks that cetainly settled the engine and made the throttle more stable in full and idle positions.


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