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Posted by RBM on March 11, 2007, 10:36 pm
Just a wag, but it sounds like it's loosing power under a load, which is
what the governor compensates for. See if you can find info on adjusting the
governor
> My Simplicity 6216 garden tractor doesn't get up to full speed and
> actually loses speed on an uphill grade. I have adjusted the clutch
> and brake according to the manual....
> http://www.simplicitytechpubs.com/6767PRINT/PDF_files/TP_100_3001_00_XX_S.pdf
> ...and have not made any progress.
>
> I have cleaned the variable pulley and replaced the belts.
> Transmission fluid is up to the proper level.
>
> When mowing or plowing snow, the ground speed increases very slowly
> but does not top out.
>
> When the clutch/brake is released, the tractor starts to move. As
> expected, speed increases. As it does, the pedal will slowly raise and
> when the tractor is moving full speed the pedal should be all the way
> up. However, the pedal never comes all the way up and full speed is
> never achieved.
>
> When climbing a hill in the yard the ground speed decreases amd on
> level ground it increases somewhat. On a downhill grade the speed
> increases somewhat.
>
> I think the symptoms get worse as the engine warms up.
>
> Any ideas what the problem is?
>
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