Engine Model 10323 only runs flat out

[Moran73]

It starts fine when choked but, though throttle cable feels connected, engine speed doesn't drop when I move the control to the slow seed position. If it's the cable clamp or connection how do I get to it to repair? Thanks -

 

[Flintmotorsports]

we need more info what is the engine name mode/serial and machine info also

 

[turfboy1997]

we need more info what is the engine name mode/serial and machine info also

Its a Duraforce 6.5 hp silver series 1998-2004 model. i think the problem is in the idle circuit on the side of the carb has trash in it. Or the governor wheel is set too high and the spring cant be released enough when you pull the throttle back. or you might need to move the screw on plastic piece on the air breather needs to be moved to have less choke. Just some thoughts!

 

[Flintmotorsports]

have you tried pulling back the throttle by hand on the carb? have you cleaned the carb? if not try them and see what you come up with.

 

[Moran73]

It's a 2002 Lawn Boy Silver Pro series 2-stroke 6.5 Duraforce.

we need more info what is the engine name mode/serial and machine info also

 

[Moran73]

Thank you very much for the suggestions. I don't know why I'm concerning myself with a lawnmower as the outside temperature is below freezing and I just mounted the plow on my truck. I just bought this Lawn Boy after pretty much giving up on getting a much older Model 8237 to run reliably.

Maybe I'll bring it in the house and work on it. Thanks again -

 

[Flintmotorsports]

no problem if you need anymore help just ask

 

[Moran73]

Looks like the problem is the governor spring. Although it looks hooked to the throttle slide and the other end is poking out of the hole in the boss on the adjustor wheel, the spring puts no tension on the vane assembly. If I move the vane manually towards me on the muffler side it just sticks. I tried rotating the click-wheel clockwise, when looking down on the engine, to try to get some tension in the spring but couldn't. You can see there's slack where the hooked end of the spring goes around the arm coming from the slide. By the way, I was asked before for the model and serial number. It's a 10323 serial # 220028437 which makes it a 2002 model I think.

No wonder it only ran flat out as the throttle remains stuck wide open no matter what the control is calling for. I'm trying to summon my courage to remove the carburetor assembly as I've watched videos of others struggling with the reinstallation. Any helpful ideas or just encouragement will be appreciated. Bob

 

[Flintmotorsports]

it is not that hard to take a carb off if you dont think you can do it right take a picture so you put it back together right so you have something to look at for a refrence in the future

 

[Moran73]

Thanks for the idea and the encouragement.