"David \(Normandy\)" wrote:

The engine keeps revving fast then slow repeatedly every second or two.
While it still cuts the grass without problem it makes it's own mind up how
fast the engine goes, so I alternately walk slowly behind it then have to
run after it!

Look for a slack spring in the governor mechanism; the throttle only
controls the speed indirectly, by telling the governor what's wanted.


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G