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rusty88
06-01-08, 09:51 AM
Hello,

Have an old Ariens rider w/ a Tecumseh 6hp (TMV140). Looses power when I get into higher grass or going up hill w/ blade turning. Any ideas on any adjustments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

bontai Joe
06-01-08, 01:03 PM
With only 6 hp, you don't have a lot of power to start with. If this is the rear engine rider I'm familiar with, it never was a great machine for high grass or hill climbing, but You can try putting in a new air filter, new plug and change the oil to maximize what you have, and try to not let the grass get too tall if you can.
rusty88
06-04-08, 10:36 AM
Thanks,

Will try replacing the airfilter...plug and oil's new. I know 6hp isn't much but it seems like a govenor issue to me. It is a rear motor mower. It was given to me.

Thanks again.