Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): tecumseh tl 40 rotavator series 01-2003, linkage problems, garden rotavator

Question
QUESTION: Starts OK will tick over No response when opening the throttle Will rev if lever on side of block is pushed forward The lever has a fine spring attached to it and then to the throttle lever  Regards A

ANSWER: I dont understand your question.  What does "TICK" over mean?  Please send me a model and spec number and I will be able to help you further.

thanks David R

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QUESTION: Tick over is when the engine is idling or running without any movement of the throttle lever The model is a TECUMSEH SANDRI GARDEN ROTAVATOR TL 40 SERIES 01 2003 SERIAL NO 009142 The engine is similar  to a BRIGGS and STRATTAN

Answer
I think you are experiencing carb and or governor linkage problems.  I should have been specific and asked for a model and spec number of the engine.  (its a tag located on the engine, or the numbers are stamped into the blower housing near the spark plug)

Take some spray carb cleaner and spray around where the fine spring and throttle cable attach on the carb. I believe you may have a throttle plate that is binding due to dirt.  

Spray on top of the carb to remove all dirt and try moving the throttle cable back and forth and see if this makes a difference.

One other thing to check, is your throttle control wire creating any movement on the carb when you move it?  If this doesn't work, please send me the model and spec number of the engine and I will try again.

Thanks for the question