john deere jx75 drains fuel between moving

SamD

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Doesn't the JX75 use a fuel cutoff switch like the 14 series Deere mowers (14SB, etc)? If so, try cutting off the fuel flow to the carb after mowing.
 

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I have found out a couple of things, Waldron did make carbs for this engine so it is stock. I went ahead and replaced it since after talking to my father in-law that gave me the mower said he had never had it serviced

I put the new carb on and tested for leaks and so far no fuel leaks after sitting for a week. I did a thorough cleaning before changing the carb. I put fresh gas and it started right up and ran well, just letting it idle.

now the problem is when I start it up it starts running first pull but when up move it off the choke it starts surging and I can see the choke going back and forth. Not sure what would cause that, any suggestions???
 

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Shouldn't be the choke moving, should be the governor arm moving the throttle.
surging is lean running, usually a fuel blockage, or leaking intake gasket.
 

apoc330

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Shouldn't be the choke moving, should be the governor arm moving the throttle.
surging is lean running, usually a fuel blockage, or leaking intake gasket.
You’re right governor arm. I’ve ordered some gaskets because one of them looked a little worn so hopefully that will get it back running smooth. Thanks for the help Scrubcadet10.
 

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just wanted to give an update. It was a bad gasket causing the issues, it was torn and partially blocking the inlet so I put new gaskets and it now runs like a new mower!!! Thanks for all of the help everyone gave it is much appreciated.
 

BrianSki

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Thanks for the update. Most of the time you are left wondering what happened.
 
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