Mower spits at me !
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Its much more common for engines to spit back through the air cleaner, due to a weak mixture or whatever, but through the exhaust is unusual! An explosion in the exhaust when the ignition is turned off isn't a worry though.
I'd replace the plug, and check that the silencer isn't loose. Which machine do you have?
John
I'd replace the plug, and check that the silencer isn't loose. Which machine do you have?
John
Many thanks John. On reflection I think the spit comes from the air cleaner, I just assumed it was the exhaust.
The machine was purchased from Homebase...Sovereign XSZ40, does the job well, am just not used to being spat at from an engine!
The machine was purchased from Homebase...Sovereign XSZ40, does the job well, am just not used to being spat at from an engine!
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For sure, engines spitting back through the induction system is always due to a weak mixture somewhere along the line......not too helpful as the fast running speed mixture is actually fixed by the main jet size.
It may be possible to richen the slow running mixture by turning the idle jet screw (if there is one) 1/4 turn anticlockwise, otherwise there could be a tiny air leak somewhere.
I'd still try a new plug though, even if the machine starts well.
John
It may be possible to richen the slow running mixture by turning the idle jet screw (if there is one) 1/4 turn anticlockwise, otherwise there could be a tiny air leak somewhere.
I'd still try a new plug though, even if the machine starts well.
John
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