Some help please on a TM problem

[kevinj6121]

I have a boxer 318 which i bought brand new, its been a great machine for me. Yesterday i was doing some uppholstery and the machine was struggling to stay running for a bit then shut itself off. I checked my oil because i know i have some minor oil leaks and it was low, so i added some and now it stays running but doesn’t throttle up to full speed and if i hold my hand over the vacuum hose it losses rpms which it never did before, i have checked the air filter and it is good, i’m thinking maybe a fuel filter or fuel pump problem which i’ll check the fuel filter today, don’t know how i’d check the fuel pump.

Anybody have any suggestions to help me

 

[BIG WOOD]

Is your hg set too high? what is it set at?

 

[kevinj6121]

Is your hg set too high? what is it set at?

don't know off hand, i do know that i have never changed it or touched it since buying this machine new

 

[The Bull]

I have a boxer 318 which i bought brand new, its been a great machine for me. Yesterday i was doing some uppholstery and the machine was struggling to stay running for a bit then shut itself off. I checked my oil because i know i have some minor oil leaks and it was low, so i added some and now it stays running but doesn’t throttle up to full speed and if i hold my hand over the vacuum hose it losses rpms which it never did before, i have checked the air filter and it is good, i’m thinking maybe a fuel filter or fuel pump problem which i’ll check the fuel filter today, don’t know how i’d check the fuel pump.

Anybody have any suggestions to help me

It could be several things, 1, it could be fuel related. When running the unit with a load, pull the choke out slightly, does the machine attempt to recover or start to die? 2nd Could it possibly be running on one cylinder? I suggest calling 425775-7276 and ask for Dennis Russel. He is the best and can walk you through most scenarios.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

As recommended above.

Also:

When did you last change spark plugs?

 

[kevinj6121]

It could be several things, 1, it could be fuel related. When running the unit with a load, pull the choke out slightly, does the machine attempt to recover or start to die? 2nd Could it possibly be running on one cylinder? I suggest calling 425775-7276 and ask for Dennis Russel. He is the best and can walk you through most scenarios.

I haven't tried what you suggested but will and thanks for the phone number for Dennis

 

[kevinj6121]

As recommended above.

Also:

When did you last change spark plugs?

Actually i haven't ever changed the spark plugs but i did take them out to check them, there are two, there was carbon on them so i took a wire brush to them to clean them off and put them them back but it made no difference, i will go get two new ones tomorrow and just change them anyway though

 

[kevinj6121]

It could be several things, 1, it could be fuel related. When running the unit with a load, pull the choke out slightly, does the machine attempt to recover or start to die? 2nd Could it possibly be running on one cylinder? I suggest calling 425775-7276 and ask for Dennis Russel. He is the best and can walk you through most scenarios.

I will change the fuel filter tomorrow and also change my spark plugs and if still not better i can change the fuel pump but i'll have to order that, the fuel filter i can get locally

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I will change the fuel filter tomorrow and also change my spark plugs and if still not better i can change the fuel pump but i'll have to order that, the fuel filter i can get locally

You can buy your fuel pump locally too. Just get a 3.5-7 psi fuel pump at any auto parts store