Firstly: great site
We have a 5hp quantum that we have neglected badly (left outside overnight, run over rocks ((wife)), lifted down concrete stairs ((wife and i)) etc etc.
I've cleared out the carby (info from this site) and have removed cylinder head to clear out the built up gunk around valves etc. mower was blowing black smoke from oil overfill.
I've returned everything back to it's orginal place (governer was removed but i've been advised full clockwise and lock bolt on again.
Mower starts on 1st /2nd pull with ease but has now got excessive tapping sounds whilst running and as of this morning the throttle won't change it's tune. I can hear air being pulled in at different throttle positions but revs dont change.
I have been told it wil be easier to replace the motor($300-$500) ($500 guy was kidding himself - Mower shop in Morayfield - not b&s rep)((they also didnt look/hear the mower)) but we dont have that and i'm not one to walk away from my stuffup and lack of mower respect. Is it all in vain or can the tapping and throttle be fixed by me???
