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    May 17, 2011, 11:32 AM
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    Hi there, my name is Lyle and a new member. My question is that this motor starts OK but pick up under load. Thanks.
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    May 17, 2011, 11:35 AM

    It is on a yardman riding mower.
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    May 17, 2011, 02:48 PM

    Could you further explain what you mean " pick up under load"
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    May 17, 2011, 06:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Could you further explain what you mean " pick up under load"
    What I meant was when I engage the mower and start cutting ,the motor will not respond to the load ,it stays at the same RPMs. It seem that the governor is working. What else might it be? Thank-you
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