Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 14.5 B&S lawn mower motor, carburetor body, adjustment screws

Question
my motor seems to be running half thorttle and its wipe open can it be that im getting to much fuel?
i have all the linkage and govoner to make it to run wipe open but only is half.. it kills when i put the mower in high gear or turn on the mower deck..

Thanks for the help

Answer
Nate


Soak the Carburetor or Manually Clean the Carburetor. A Small Engine Carburetor MUST BE SOAKED to be Properly Cleaned.  Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I have Found that Most People can Use a Breakdown/IPL and Disassemble the Carburetor Enough for Proper Cleaning. You Only have to Remove the Bowl, Float Pin, Float (if Applicable)  and Needle Valve and Any Adjustment Screws that Go Into the Carburetor Body. The Welch Plugs Do Not have to be Removed. Then Soak the Carburetor Body and Parts in a 1 Gallon Can of Gunk Carburetor Cleaner Overnight. The Can has a Parts Tray Inside it for the Small Parts. Once the Carburetor and Parts are in the Cleaner, you can Replace the Lid for Safety and to Prevent Accidental Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required. If this Carburetor has Air Mixture Screws; Are they Correctly Set?  ****Turn the Idle Air and Main Air Mixture Screws In Until SNUG **Do Not Jam** Then Reverse Both Screws 1 1/2 Turns. Holding the Throttle Full Open, Start the Engine. Turn the Main Air Mixture Screw Clockwise Until Proper Revs are Obtained. Occasionally you May have to Turn this Counter Clockwise to Achieve the Proper Revs. Now Allow the Engine to Idle. Set the Engine Idle Screw (Not Idle Air) so the Engine will Stay Running if Required. Now Set the Idle Air Mixture Screw so there is No Hesitation when Throttling from Idle to Full Throttle. Reset the Engine Idle if Required.**** . They are Usually Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug or Muffler. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you.