Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Tecumseh 6.0HP runs in idle only

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mtkanning
05-29-08, 02:54 PM
Howdy. Working on my mother's string trimmer mower, which has a Tecumseh 6.0HP, model VLV60. Engine runs in idle only; when increasing throttle, engine quits running as if flooded.

Actions taken: Replaced gasoline (it was old), cleaned carburetor (compressed air only, did not have carb cleaner available).

Appreciate any hints or tips. Thanks.

geogrubb
05-29-08, 05:26 PM
Maybe you did already but clean the bowl nut(main jet) real good, refer to the link below, I usually use the wire from a twist tie. Have a good one. Geo
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z120/geogrubb/tec_bowl_nut.jpg
mtkanning
05-30-08, 11:01 AM
Thanks. I removed the bowl and cleaned the jet. Mine is different than the one in the picture, it's plastic and seats down in the middle of the bowl, but same purpose. Anyway, cleaned it out with copper wire & compressed air, re-assembled the bowl, and have the same symptoms.

cheese
05-30-08, 11:24 PM
I'd be inclined to just replace the carb, or at least install a bowl kit. The carb is cheap though...stick a new one on and rid yourself of a headache. You could wind up spending a lot oftime and end up having to get a new one anyway to fix it (these half-plastic carbs aren't known for reliability).
mtkanning
05-31-08, 09:54 PM
Sounds great, that's what I will do. Thanks!
cheese
06-01-08, 10:59 PM
Anytime........:D Let us know if you run into a snag!