Recent content by Wayne361

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Thanks to all who replied. I looked at ignition system and cleaned the points while into it. Looked extremely clean as i can tell mower hasnt had a lot of use. Governor weights were also in perfect shape along with governor action. By a hunch i replaced the lower seal and fired it up...

Tearing apart the carburetor as engine runs fine yet way over speed. Carb is off and gas is everywhere. Gas shut off doesnt work fully and going to add an inline shut off valve. I also believe the float isnt functioning properly. Someone mentioned that they used some sort if model...

They pick up moisture. Baking removes the moisture

Thanks for the reply. Governor rod moves freely. Have some seals ordered. Once they come in I'm gonna tear into it more proper...

Sorry its a 1976 Lawnboy brick top commercial. 5024 is the model. Serial is 238609.

Sorry for the late post. The mechanical governor may be the issue. How to i inspect (other than the obvious visual) to determine if its operating properly. Waiting on a lower crankshaft seal before i tear it apart. Another stroke of luck is i picked up a 5024 and the seller had a bunch...

Hello. I just picked up a 5024 for cheap and its reving high. When i turn carburetor adjustment knob clockwise it keeps running hard but will die once its nearly turned all the way in. If i attempt to back it off the mower will sputter and then start to over rev again. Its like there is...

Hello as the title states. Found this sweet little lawnmower on a trade for a curb mower i picked up. I tore carb off and meticulously cleaned everything. Was pretty gummed up. I put everything together thinking i solved the issue but no dice. Checked fuel and its getting the...