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- Adjusting the lawnmower optimally - That's the way it works
- Setting the carburetor - This is how it works in 4 steps
- Not always the carburetor is guilty - tips for the cutting height adjustment
- Tips
The carburetor is easy to adjust
Adjusting the lawnmower optimally - That's the way it works
When a lawnmower sputters, runs rough and smokes, the setting of the carburetor is usually no longer correct. Fortunately, common gasoline mowers are designed so that you can regulate the carburetor yourself. This guide explains step by step how to adjust your lawnmower perfectly.
Setting the carburetor - This is how it works in 4 steps
Commercially available gas powered lawnmowers are equipped with 2 adjusting screws. A screw with spring regulates the engine speed when idling. Use a second screw to set the fuel quantity or the desired mixture. The manual of the manufacturer reveals where the screws are on your lawnmower model. How to do it right:
With many lawnmowers, you will first get to the carburetor adjustment screws after removing the air filter. You should take this opportunity to clean the filter. If deposits settle here, the engine stutters, even though the carburettor is set correctly.
Not always the carburetor is guilty - tips for the cutting height adjustment
Incorrect settings on the carburetor are not always the cause of engine problems on the gasoline lawnmower. When you mow a wet lawn, grass clumps get stuck in the knife bar. The more grass accumulates, the less round the engine runs. In the end, the engine goes completely off because the blades are blocking. It does not have to come that far.
If it is necessary to mow the lawn when wet, set the cutting height to maximum. As a rule, there is a lever for adjustment on each of the four wheels. The highest possible cutting height demonstrably reduces the risk of blockage of the knife bar by wet clippings.
Tips
If you do not achieve the desired result with a new setting on the carburettor, dirt, grease and deposits will cause the engine problem. Remove the carburetor as recommended by the manufacturer's instructions. With benzine or in an ultrasonic bath, clean the component, insert it and make the settings described here.