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    fatherof4girls Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 6, 2012, 06:36 PM
    Lawn Mower Stalls under Stress
    My murray rider 13.5 HP runs good in place but when I get going and it comes under stress (engaging blades, cutting longer grass or going uphill) it begins to stall and die. I've clean the carb and oiled all the linkage.
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    Jul 15, 2012, 12:31 PM
    Hi,
    Check for something that would reduce the power like a blown head gasket(or valve adjustment if OHV.)
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jul 15, 2012, 01:00 PM
    Adjust carb to give it more gas
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