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    trikefan62 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 30, 2006, 12:11 PM
    Carb tuning a 12hp Briggs (non-OHV)
    I am a new member who recently purchased a used Montgomery Wards riding mower (serial no.TMC 36937A/K219H). The mower had recently been painted- over red (poorly), so the ser. no. could be slightly off. I am experiencing difficulties in properly tuning the carb (i.e. the governor is kicking in @ high idle every few secs. Instead of when needed). I base-set all 3 adjustment screws @1&1/2 turns out after a rebuild. Could someone please help me w/ the proper tuning sequence before I have to buy a machete to chop-down the jungle my yard has become?:confused:
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    Apr 30, 2006, 08:44 PM
    1.5 is the baseline for the high and low fuel mixture screws. You have to adjust it (about 1/8th either way) till it runs smoothly and can be throttled up with little to no hesitation. Make sure its warm when you go to fine tune it. The airfilter does make a difference but will have to come off when you adjust the idle.

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