Posted by Bruce (VA) on November 11, 2012 at 12:54:07 from (24.125.80.178):
In Reply to: Re: 2N Runs bad posted by flembo on November 11, 2012 at 12:39:43:
Next time it stops, check quickly for fuel then spark. When I say quickly, I mean get off the seat, grab the tools & do it right then. Do not wait a minute or two.
You still do not know if you have a spark or fuel problem.
While new plugs won't hurt a thing & adjusting the carb is needed anyway, you probably won't fix it.
So be prepared to check spark & fuel as soon as it stops running.
And get a plug checker when you go to buy the new plugs.
When you adjust the carb, make sure the tractor is at operating temp; that usually takes 10 – 15 minutes at idle depending on ambient temp.
Both Ford and Marvel/Schebler (assuming you have a M/S carb ) say to set both the side-pointing idlemix and the down-pointing mainjet to 1-turn as a starting point. I set the down-pointing mainjet to 1-1/2 turns and don't fool w/ it until the final step.
Then adjust the side-pointing idlemix for fastest idle; not the smoothest idle. Next, adjust the behind the carb idle-speed set-screw for very slow 400-rpms idle. Do that idlemix adjust for maximum idle at least 3-times. Make sure that you turn the screws slowly, like 1/8 of a turn at a time & wait a second or two for the engine to catch up. Take your time!
Do it like this:
1. Adjust idle mix jet until RPM increases
2. Adjust idle-mix set screw until the engine nearly stops (as slow as you can get it unless you have a tach that tells you 400 rpm)
Repeat steps 1 - 3 three times.
Remember the side-pointing idlemix is out for lean, in for rich.
If you do not have any problems inside the carb, it is easy to get the idle down to 350 - 400 rpms.
Your last step is to go back to the main jet. Remember, in for lean, out for rich. If you end up turning it OUT more than ½ turn for max power (remember, you already had it 1 ½ turns out) then stop right there because you have a dirty carb or a fuel problem.
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