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If your engine is surging or running unevenly, chances are that something is wrong. Some engines will seem to surge when there's no load because when the drive, auger (if a snow blower) or blade (if a mower) are disengaged, the governor will keep it from reaching full throttle. If the engine still surges while there's a load on it (or it dies out completely), here are some quick tips to troubleshooting an engine surge:
If your engine is surging or running unevenly, chances are that something is wrong. Some engines will seem to surge when there's no load because when the drive, auger (if a snow blower) or blade (if a mower) are disengaged, the governor will keep it from reaching full throttle. If the engine still surges while there's a load on it (or it dies out completely), here are some quick tips to troubleshooting an engine surge: