martj Forum Newbie Joined Apr 17, 2021 Messages 2 Apr 17, 2021 #1 When mowing my throttle will back off to about half speed. Will not stay wide open. Any ideas
B bertsmobile1 Lawn Royalty Joined Nov 29, 2014 Messages 24,995 Apr 17, 2021 #2 The throttle lever is loosing friction. Some oil them thinking they need to move smoothly & easily. Most are held together with either a nut & bolt ( tighten it ) or a rivet ( smack it with a center punch & hammer .
The throttle lever is loosing friction. Some oil them thinking they need to move smoothly & easily. Most are held together with either a nut & bolt ( tighten it ) or a rivet ( smack it with a center punch & hammer .