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@michaelsadach5401

2 жыл бұрын

Two things, your video on adjusting valve on generator helped ty,but the pull cord is tight / fully extend. Only on 3rd pull. 2nd lol now my riding lawnmower, when I turn the key,the engine spin/ whining noise. I did not see a video on either of these 2 topics. Please help. Ty

Thank you!!! Single mom here and I changed my gas tank out myself yesterday after being scammed. Tried mowing today and it would die just like yours. Was just the seat connection. Off and going now! Thank you for saving me $$!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 ай бұрын

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In this mad world in which we live, isn't it great that there are guys like Steve who are prepared to make brilliant videos like this one? The engine on my John Deere LTR180 was cutting out when I engaged the blades and I presumed that some branch might have jammed them underneath. Got the jack out and lifted it up, but couldn't see anything wrong. So what do we all do? Yes, rush to the internet to find the answer, and of course, I discoved all kinds of stuff stored under my seat: gloves, bungee ropes and other unnecessay items. The job took 20 seconds to fix. Wish I could buy you a beer.......

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Right on Jon! Thank You...

Dude this LITERALLY worked for me! We couldnt imagine what the problem was till i saw yur video! THANK YOU, STEVE!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 күн бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you so much for the video. My lawnmower had the same problem as your. I was trying for 2 hours to figure it out. Then came across your video. Now its working great. Thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Rich...

That was my problem exactly. I had disconnected the seat switch thinking it was faulty and used a hack to disable it. Long story about chasing my own errors, but your video led to victory. Spot on old chap. Perhaps we'll meet one day at a pub and chat about John Deer tractors whilst swilling down pints of Molson. Cheers mate!

Thank you SO MUCH - my frustration level was at an all time high - your video saved the day.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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You are a money saver! I almost went out and bought a new PTO switch until I saw your video. I checked the switch under the seat and WALLA!!! The button had popped out slightly. I zipped tied it closed again and pulled the pto switch and blades start turning. Thank you so much for doing this video!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

First let me tell you from one Canadian to another you save my life I’ve been struggling with this John Deere L1 10 for weeks I happen to unplug my seat a while back and I had trouble with the blades engaging went out there plugged the seat switch back in works like a charm thanks again. I did replace my spindles and blades.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Mario! You're Welcome...

Thank you, worked like a dream. I just disconnected the switch, reconnected it and the problem was fixed!!! Great advice, thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome...

Steve, you SAVED me! I had just finished replacing the fuel tank on my girlfriend’s late pawpaw’s John Deere 155c, and no more leak! Only problem was, when I turned on the blades it stalled, just like yours. Wouldn’t ya know, when I had lifted up the deck to change the tank, one of the connectors under the seat had wiggled its way out. Thank you!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

11 күн бұрын

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Gotta love a easy fix like that👍 I recently bought a Craftsman rider real cheap. The previous owner said the electric PTO was bad... turned out there was so much grass & dirt on the top of the deck the pulleys wouldn't turn. I cleaned it all out, greased the spindles & it cuts grass like a charm!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome....

This helped so much! Just had to mess with the sensor. Wiggled it around and boom! Only took an hour of messing with other things before trying to search it. Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for your advice. Went to the shed cleaned the seat sensor and sure enough the blades worked and i cut the lawn. Keep up the good work. I am greatfull for your help.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

10 ай бұрын

Great job!

'I set there for half a beer...' - Priceless

@leahperry1154

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I like him

@nathanlinehan3458

Жыл бұрын

Laughed out loud

No, I don't think the seat switch had anything to do with it. It was the beer detector in the beer holder. If it detected a full beer in the beer holder, that indicates that the rider is not yet primed with the proper fluid before operation and therefore would not allow you to engage the blades. Once you drank half the beer, it allowed you to proceed.

@anthonytriolo3643

5 жыл бұрын

mrbubetube the seat detected insufficient weight,so low beer volume detected underweight ,the engine cuts off.

@thediplomasta5891

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao! Brilliant!

@mrbubetube

5 жыл бұрын

@@anthonytriolo3643 hmmm, wow! now THAT'S what I call precision measurement!

@vandaalexander160

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

You are a genius, same problem with my Deere, same fix, back to mowing and happy as hell. Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

Exactly what was killing my engine too! Thank you Steve-you saved the day for me again!! I prolly would have wasted hours and hours trying to figure this out, instead it took 30 seconds.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Brett!

I had the same issue but did not know it. Spent about 2 hours checking and cleaning everything around the deck / blades. Thinking it was engine issue somewhere. Finally decided to check KZread, see if anyone had the same issue. Less than 1 minute of searching and less than 5 minutes of your comical video (too funny). When outside -- check my seat of my craftsman. Saw that the switch had moved off center, adjusted and JUMPED back on. Started the engine and then the blades... AND IT WORKED in less than 15 seconds. AWESOME! YOU SAVED THE DAY... got 3 more acres to cut before the tropical storms-Hanna hits South Texas. THANK YOU - STAY SAVE. Drink one on me!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Pete...

That must’ve made your day. A good reminder to check that safety switch before you load up and bring it to Steve. 👍

I don't subscribe to alot of channels, but this is my newest favorite. I have a 94 Monkey Ward 18/46 mower. Runs and cuts like new. I just like to see how other keep their machines running as I sip a Coors. Thanks for the information and I enjoy the format. Well done.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Thank you for the video. It helped me . I am going to add that I had bypassed the seat safety switch so I didnt think it was that, I used compressed air blew out plug and worked fine.

Had to chuckle when you were on your tractor pondering!! What could it be!! As a guy with a pretty high cylinder index, from snowmobiles or snow machines as you call them from your great country, to boats, motorcycles mowers, blowers and so on and on and on. Latest count is a cylinder count of 54! Seems like too many!!! So when the next season comes along I always find out how I did on my winterization, summerization(that’s not a real word) but you get the idea. How i did in preparing for storage. Thanks again. Love your channel.

This was so so helpful. I bought a 20 year old D170 with a Kawasaki engine. I was so fired up to try it out. I changed all the belts, oil, filter, etc. Started it up drove around, all worked great. The I engaged the deck and it died. I was so frustrated. I thought I had been taken advantage of etc. Then I found this video. I had no idea. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

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I own a Cub Cadet with the same issue. You saved me a lot of time trying to troubleshoot the issue. Loose safety switch was it. Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

Steve, Thank you so very much. We were having the same problem that you described until we replugged in the seat switch and now it runs great.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

I love it when it's a quick fix like that. Thanks for the video!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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My dad had the same problem today inna hustle 0-turn, and this video just pop up on my suggestions.Now I'm letting him know what he can look after. thanks a lot!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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This exact thing happened to my mower yesterday. Thank you...problem solved. Thanks again Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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Great video Steve. I personally hate safety switches, but I know they probably a good thing, especially for some people who aren't savvy in running equipment.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Marty, I agree....

Thanks! Your video is still helping more people like me years later

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thanks, this happen to me yesterday, checking out blade clutch, Much check safety switches.

I said the same thing. (What now?) Went out back lifted the seat and sure thing: It was unplugged. You saved me. Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Thank you for the info and HELP. I have been TRYING to fix it, wasted a lot of time. Now it works great, thank you again...👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks. Looking forward to trying this tomorrow morningl My husband is at his wits end. Thanks, if this should work after this, WE'll send you a big bunch of hugs. Stay safe.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

As a newly single lady I've never had to keep or maintain a riding mower, such a newbie. Your videos have helped me all season with putting on a new deck belt & stalling out due to the seat switch. Thank you! 🍻

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad my videos have been helpful to you! It's always great to hear that my content is making a difference. Keep up the good work with maintaining your riding mower!

Just got a new E160 from HD. Brought it home and the PTO killed the engine. Did this fix and it worked! Thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

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You are the man! Had the same problem, dropped the deck and greased the spindles and nada…. Pretty discouraging. Then I went to you tube and BAM!!! The Micheal Jordan of small engines’s video pops up gives me the solution! Thank you!X10

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Glad I could help

The exact same thing happened to my mower! I watched the video and said, it can't be that easy. I went in the yard and unplugged the connector under the seat. Got on the mower and viola, it started! Thanks so much! I think it's because I've been moving the seat back and forth since my son started moving.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great job!

Thanks so much. Had the seat on my LA145 come off and the switch seemed to work fine for driving around. But after I fixed the seat and went to mow, I had same the same issue as you did. Didn't think it was the switch as again, I could drive the mower around and normally if the switch isn't working it wouldn't let you. But before it went into the shop for 2.5 weeks and who knows how much money, I decided to try your fix. AND IT WORKED! Thanks so much for such a simple fix.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you! Had this exact problem with my mower (exact same model). Problem is that I did not know this and tried troubleshooting it and now it does not start at all. Hopefully I just flooded it and new plugs will help. (the seat switch was loose I just had to re-seat it)

Steve. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 The second thing I checked after watching your video was the BLADES. I ran over a HUGE STICK or a MINI LOG . It wedged inbetween the blades and the engine wanted to stop when the mower was engaged. Remove the Log,. Problem solved....That was my situation. Just another thing to check if you live in the woods!!!!!

I will try that fix tomorrow and also test the switch for continuity.

Thanks Steve. That was it. I was just about to lose my mind. I didnt even think about the seat switch. You're da man

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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U saved my mom and I 100's of $'s. She arranged a pickup for service, I seen this video...... guess what same problem. Next time I'm just gonna bypass it. Thanks alot

EXACTLY what it was. I didn't plug it in tight enough when I plugged it back in earlier. Thank you Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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You give such a wounded full show. Out does so Manny Other u tubers. Very interesting every time. Thanks again I’m 73 and still learning a lot.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Carl....

Dude!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much...i had the same exact problem and I'm not very good with the wiring so this haf me stumped....after I watched your video I tried ur fix.....i laughed for a half hour after I got the blades to engage because it was such a simole problem....felt luke an idiot but I got er done.....thanks man!!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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I had the same issue with my Sears Craftsman DLS 3500 riding mower. Good thing I found this video or I would still be trying to stupid my way though the problem. The fix wasn't exactly the same, but it pointed me in the right direction.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Jeff...

Thank you Steve! You the best! I'll check that "blessed" switch! Thank you!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Thank you!!!! This was exactly our problem!!!

I just had the exact same problem with mine and your video help thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear

Thank you for the info and help,. I have been trying to fix it, NOW it works great...🙂

Here it is 2024, and this helped me! Turned out to be the seat switch. Looked like it had vibrated the connector loose just a little. I unplugged and reseated it three times to maybe help clean the contacts. It worked, thanks again, Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

25 күн бұрын

Nice work!

Dude. You are awesome. I was about to pay for this thing to get picked up and serviced.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on...

Thanks for not making me drink half a beer. Took longer to watch the video than it did to fix the problem. Thanks again

Yup! That was the problem!!! Thanks Steve. You’re amazing!!! 😊

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

28 күн бұрын

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My lawn mower had the same problem. Everytime i engaged blades it cut out. I checked the thing under the seat that was fine. Managed to work out the deck spindle had seized. Abit of silicon spray...waiting and arm strength i freed it and now it works great. Proud of myself.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Buddy....

Brilliant my countax c400h had the same issue solved with this guy's help. Thanks again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

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Well that deserves another beer Steve.

Thanks Steve. It worked. Same scenario.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Bingo! My problem started when I ran over a thick rope that got caught in the blades and stopped it dead. After removing the tangled rope from the blades, mower started right up, but killed when I engaged PTO. I had previously disabled the seat switch (years ago, I forget how, unplugged and inserted a jumper?). I plugged the switch back in and now it works fine. Thanks for posted this.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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Exact same symptoms on my E130. Checked the seat safety switch connector, but it was tight and secure. I used a floor jack to lift the deck enough to look under with a mirror and found a thick branch had lodged the blade in place where it wouldn't budge, even with tugging on it. Carefully used an angle grinder to cut through the branch until it fell in half and freed the blade - worked fine after that. Mow more often and things can't hide as easily in the grass! Re: the seat switch. Didn't know this existed until I got off the mower to pick up something off the ground and it killed the engine. Scratched head, pushed it back, researched and found out about safety kills like the seat and brake engagement switches. First riding mower, been using the push variety for 50 years. Lessons learned.

Thanks i hope this works

steve thank you very much for showing me how to fix my mower it had the same problem that yours did, it would stall every time I tried to engage the mower, it was the seat switch

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Right on

Yep. The little plastic clasp that keeps the switch connected broke from weathering and the switch was slightly pulled from the connector. I pushed it in and the blades would engage again. Thank you!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

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Someone in our neighborhood left a gas Troy-Bilt trimmer at the curb for trash, so I grabbed it hoping I could fix it. It was full of fresh fuel. Pressed the primer bulb and it wouldn’t fill with gas. Simply tightened the screws holding it in place and what do you know, it cranked right up. Gave it to my sister. The little fixes make me the happiest!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Brian...

Excellent VIDEO.

Thanks dude. I owe you a yingling lager. My lawn mower has a metal tongue under the seat and then there's like a push button with a metal top. SoI scraped them down with a wire brush + bent that. Tongue like bar + and put some WD-40 on it. That seems like it did the trick. Plus under the mower deck + where it comes out to go into the bagger and around the pilleys was clogged all the hell. So so far those two moves did the trick. Thanks again!

I had sort of the same problem. When I sat down on my sofa, the TV would shut off. (You'll never guess where I found the remote.)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO Stevie....

@carriemapes2759

5 жыл бұрын

Silky Steve Is you know I don’t

@sheckyfeinstein

5 жыл бұрын

Silky Steve Your wife did it.

@secretsister2828

4 жыл бұрын

Classic! LOL

@danamiller9080

3 жыл бұрын

Where?

Steve, my JD X300 was stalling this spring coming out of storage. I left it overwinter in my unheated garage with a full tank of treated gas and the battery on a trickle charger. It started right up and ran great for about half an hour and then stalled, like it was running out of gas, yet the tank was full. After 10 minutes, away it went only to stall again. I watched this video, out of many, because it has the word “stall” in it so I checked the seat switch - very dirty. Cleaned it, still stalling. Took the fuel line off the fuel pump inlet to see if the filter was blocked when I heard air being drawn into the hose! Turns out I hadn’t put the fuel tank gas cap on properly in the fall, I didn’t turn it until it clicked! I guess the vent wasn’t working so fuel wouldn’t go through the hose. Remember to turn the cap until it clicks, just like your car gas cap.

I did like the video as I always do when learning something new. I saw it couldn’t be the in reverse guess as soon as I saw your model of mower. Entertaining and informative as always. Glad it wasn’t anything more than that for you and I should have known since I’ve seen harness connectors come loose for other things such as neighbor thought he had a bad battery as it wasn’t charging but when he asked me to help load it I saw the connector had just come loose from the alternator, lol. Cheers and stay safe.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Tim....

Watch your videos every night! Il have to get some irish Guinness sent over to you 😊 great job as always keep up the good work!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Thanks again Steve, you saved me a lot of aggravation and a hangover of trying to figure this out.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@geterdonekev

2 жыл бұрын

You can find almost anything you're into on youtube. Almost.

Thanks a lot! This worked for me first try 😃 you just got yourself a new subscriber

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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Well done, thx for sharing.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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Another great video steve keep them coming brother i enjoy having a cold one and seeing what your up to cheers

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Great vid Steve, I have an la100 that looks exactly like yours and I seem to be having the same problem

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Thanks for this. For me it is time to get the rider out and start cleaning everything up. The mower shut down when I engaged the blades so instead of driving myself crazy trying to figure it out I just watched this highly informative video. Problem solved.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

You’re a life saver man, love the vids

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Even if this doesn't work for my mower, I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Very informative and entertaining 🤣🤣.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

That just fixed my problem. Thanks Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

I just had this problem. I had already checked the sensor under the seat and and thought it was ok but it was slightly backed off. Thanks for the video. Jajaja I thought that was funny I sat there for about half a beer jaja

You saved me. Thanks for the tip!

Had a Husqvarna 2452 die at clutch engagement. The owner had bypassed the seat safety with a zip tie. It allowed the little plunger to stick up just a bit. I put a penny in between it & the zip tie to get it All the way in & boom fully function.

Yes sir, it worked. you have saved my day. Thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Fixed it!!! Yo you are the Man!! Thank you so much.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Thank you! Fixed it for me. The seat switch was very slightly out of place and I would not have noticed if I hadn't seen this.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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solved my exact same problem--thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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Thanks brother ,it took me two days and a case of beer until I found your video. Your awesome.thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

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Just what I needed! Thank you for your advice.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

It worked!! Thanks!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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YOU ARE THE MAN . Thank you .

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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Yep seat switch. Thank you👍👍👍👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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Bingo! Thanks, Steve for fixing my LA175.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Aaarrgh! I remembered it just before you said it! I unplugged the seat switch a couple weeks ago so I could work on it

Thanks you I could not work out what was wrong with it you saved me so much time 👍👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Thank you Steve, that’s exactly what mine is doing

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 ай бұрын

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Very good tips thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

That was a fun and informative one beer video, I have a question, I have a john deere lt150 15 hp that will run fine at idle but when I adjust the throttle up to fast it dies what would cause this?