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6x6 Technical Questions => Engine 4 Cycle => Topic started by: garretttpe on June 05, 2022, 06:18:01 AM

Title: 9 hp engine
Post by: garretttpe on June 05, 2022, 06:18:01 AM

Quick question,
I just bought a 1996 cub cadet yard bug with a 8.5 briggs for my cabin, starts great runs great but only when full throttle, Move throttle back and it quits, I assume just a simple carb cleaning for dirty jets??
Thanks

Title: Re: 9 hp engine
Post by: ascaw on June 05, 2022, 08:39:10 AM

I would start with a good carb cleaning and adjustment if possible, clean or replace the air filter, make sure the gasket is not leaking and a good once over.  That should hopefully correct the issue.  Check your fuel tank for any type of crud and the fuel line for junk or deterioration so you don't re-clog the carb.  Also check to see if it has a fuel filter and replace if it does.

Title: Re: 9 hp engine
Post by: garretttpe on June 05, 2022, 08:50:54 PM

THANKS WILL DO, tool box and ultrasonic cleaner going with me 1st trip, hopefully It will be an easy fix, only 3 days in Maine to unpack truck, change the 3 belts and look into the carb
 kik

Title: Re: 9 hp engine
Post by: garretttpe on July 30, 2022, 03:26:34 PM

Carb cleaning in Ultrasonic cleaner did the trick, thanks. could now prob us a valve clearance check but it start and runs pretty smooth at all RPM and power load settings