With the flywheel, if the clearances are different side to side i do not see how you will be able to fix that. It is not adjustable. The only thing you can do is adjust the coil closer too or away from the flywheel.
I would suggest you leave it be.
To tell you the truth, i have never checked both clearances, use a business card on the square ones and im done. Once the clearance is set the only way it can alter is if it is hit or the bearing gets sloppy.
Thanks, I couldn't feel any movement in the flywheel and I'll take some photos of the gaps. Should I clean up the surfaces as I've seen recommended in other posts? I plan to clean the connectors where the spade connectors attach but I understand these are only used for shutting down the mower.
I did a search and found this which makes sense.
What is the air gap for the flywheel pole shoes to the lamination stack on the 2-stroke mower?
The air gap is 0.25mm (0.010 inches). Make sure the gap is 0.010 inches on both sides. Check also the clearance at the balance counterweight opposite pole shoes. Balance counterweight should be more � mm than 0.010.
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http://www.mowerpowerftg.com.au/victa-faqsThe fault is most likely to be carb or fuel related. I would suggest you put the mower back together so you can test this side of it.
Will do, I'll get it back together.
As grumpy said, fuel flow.
It sounds as if it is running lean.
I've used premium for this mower since new, in the what fuel to use thread it has mentioned that using premium can cause some gumming up of the fuel system? I haven't had any problems with my stihl line cutter and they were purchased at the same time. I run both at 25:1 although both say they can run at 50:1.
Another trick you can also try is pushing the primer button while it is running, see if that makes it pickup in revs.
Leave the mower sit with the fuel tap on. Start it and turn the fuel off. Time how long it takes for the motor to die out.
Then fuel on, leave it sit again, start the mower and leave the tap on then time how long before it plays up. If its a similar time frame you have a fuel flow issue.
Thanks, will try that all out tomorrow.
A good known spark plug. Keep in mind that it is not unheard of for a new spark plug to be faulty.
I'll try and pick one up on the way home tonight.
And regular checks for a consistant spark while it is giving issues will tell you if it is ignition related.
What is the best/safest way to achieve this?
