I have a 2002 model Kawasaki KLB26A ( which I have owned from new) which is starting to have some issues.
It starts first pull hot or cold perfectly and settles to an idle after a brief warm up.
The issue started a few months ago and has gotten worse in the past month. It runs nicely cutting on the flat or on its side when edgeing. The issue occurs only when cutting on the side and flipping over to flat cutting. A few seconds after tipping it over it stalls. It then restarts first pull and I continue on.
Pretty much happens everytime.
What has added to the problem to make me investigate it is it now stalls when idling if I put the machine down for a brief period, say to open and walk through a gate. The idle gets lower and lower until it stalls.
I pulled the carby down a few weeks ago and the internals were spotless. I also replaced the rubber grommet into the tank and upon inspection the tank was also spotless. I am anal with my equipment and refuelling.
I also changed the aircleaner and the spark plug just on hope. This arvy I pulled the muffler off and the port was also spotless. It was the first time off in 10 years. The piston and barrel looked unmarked. The machine has very good compression.
The only thing I haven't changed is the fuel pickup. I'll do that though.
I should add that I didn't change any carby gaskets?? Maybe?
Any ideas?
Last edited by aldot; 20/04/12 07:39 PM.
