WD45 wont run uphill

Paul Johnosn · Oct 8, 2009

I'm working on one of my Dad's WD 45 tractors and it doesn't want to run going up even a slight grade. Runs OK on the level or downhill, even under load, but lurches then quits going uphill. Any ideas?

Janicholson · Oct 8, 2009

Water in the tank is high enough to tip into the intake when going up. There could be water in the carb bowl as well. One other possibility is a wire that leans into a short or open when going up. jimN

CWL · Oct 8, 2009

Sounds like a fuel delivery problem or water in the fuel.

Brian G. NY · Oct 8, 2009

Check float setting as well.

wolfman · Oct 8, 2009

First thing to try-clean the sediment bowl and its screen.

Paul Johnosn · Oct 9, 2009

Thanks for the responses. The sediment bowl has been emptied and the screen replaced. Also the tank drained and fresh gas put in. Gas flow to the carb is good.

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