Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): grasshopper mower loosing power, engine rpms, throttle lever


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QUESTION: Grasshopper 721D2 (3000 hours) with Kubota D722-E diesel. The mower has started a habit of loosing power after 10 minutes of mowing. It seems as if someone is turning the throttle lever down for 2-3 seconds.Fuel filters, fuel lines replaced. Air filter clean. Fuel drop line clean and off bottom of tank. Mower deck does not cut out! Thanks Tom

ANSWER: Hello Thomas:

>>Does the RPMs Drop and Stay or is it Just a 1 Time Drop in RPMs?
>>Is the Engine RPMs Surging After the Time Period you Stated?
>>When Does the Power Return and How Often is this Happening?
>>Thnaks.

Respectfully

John

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John

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QUESTION: The RPM's drop then build back up after 2-10 seconds. The engine RPM's do not surge at all. The power returns after the 2-10 seconds, and this happens about every 5-10 minutes.The grass load on the 72" deck is very little. Hope this info helps!Thanks Tom

Answer
Hello Again Thomas:

>>I have Not Seen or Heard of a Problem like this before, but I am Researching it for you.
>>If you have Not had a Followup from me in a Few Days, Please Contact me Again.
>>Sometimes I have Trouble Locating the Questioner that I am Doing Research for; so I am Unable to Send the Results of the Research.
>>Thanks.

Respectfully

John

>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.

Respectfully

John