Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Craftsman DLT3000, sears craftsman, tractor drives

Question
QUESTION: Hello, I've been having major issues with my Sears Craftsman DLT3000 it is with the Honda engine. My problem is that when i try to raise the rpms i guess the engine shuts off and if i try to engage the lower deck mower it also shuts down. The tractor drives and idles fine. It is only when i give it some go or try to engage the deck it will start to bog n then shut off. Your expertise or advise would be greaty appreciated

ANSWER: It is likely that the high speed jet in the carb is clogged, but
your info is too sketchy.

Try doing all of this again, but before engaging the deck or raise the rpms, choke the engine first, and see what happens.  If it runs better, then the problem is likely in the carb.

If not, I need some model numbers to know what you have.

Thanks.

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QUESTION: Hello, I am still having issues with my lawn mower and now I have more details about the model engine etc. It is a Craftsman DLT3000 with the engine being a Honda GXV530 type EXA1. I am having the same issues with trying to raise the trottle or even trying to engage the lower deck to start the blades and the engine would sputter and shut off. I have tried replacing the spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter. I have tried to operate the mower with a loose gas cap. I have also just replaced the carburetor thinking that it was the problem with a brand new carb assembly from honda 16100-Z0A-815 but it still did the same thing. Is it a fuel issue. It seems when I turn up the throttle it looks like not enough fuel is going through the pump/filter. The mower starts up and runs fine only when I try to raise the throttle or engage the lower deck that it shuts off. Your assistance would be greatly greatly appreciated. Thanks

Answer
Try this next, unplug one of the spark plugs, then start. Then switch plug wires, and try it again. If it starts one way and not
the other, then you have a dead cylinder.  You will then need
to determine if it is ignition or compression related, test for spark on both sides, then if they check out, then look at the valves/cam on both sides by removing the covers.
Let me know what you find.