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    Jun 15, 2010, 05:26 AM
    Erratic idle

    My mower has an very erratic idle
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    Jun 15, 2010, 05:29 AM
    Troy bilt lawn mower troubleshooting
    My walk behind has a very erratic idle, just revs up and down, cleaned the air filter, gas is fresh, any thoughts?
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    Jun 15, 2010, 09:04 AM

    Hi,
    Erratic idle is generally caused by dirt in the low speed circuit. Without knowing the engine info, it is hard to say much more.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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