Mower Stalling

anthony7501

anthony7501

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Hello Everyone,
I have a Bolens ride on Mower. When I have the blades engaged and driving around if I hit a bump in the grass, I have some low spots, or am on a small incline or decline the mower starts stalling. As long as I am on flat ground no issue. Only happens when the blades are engaged. I recently changed the gas filter. While it's stalling if I disengage the blades it recovers. Any ideas?l1.jpgl2.jpg
 
Sounds like the carb is not getting enough fuel while the blades are engaged. I would start my troubleshooting by cleaning and rebuilding the carb, making sure that the float level is set properly.
 
Sounds like a layer of water sitting in the bottom of the carb, jostling things sends a slurp of water up into the engine.

Loosen the nut or solenoid on the bottom of the carb and drain out the carb for a bit. Look for water/gunk in what dribbles out.
 
I've never worked on a riding on lawn mower engine excpet replace the fule line. Is that hard to do. Should I watch Youtube videos? I am Audio Visual technical but not engines. But I will try.
 
OK, I really can't bring it to a place. I don't have a big enough vehicle. I will start with the Carb, check on the fuel filter. And I am guessing clean the engine from all the oil. Then try to find the leak. I may be back for some more help.
 
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