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Symptom: Lawnmower suddenly seems to "oscillate" or "hunt" at a slower speed than normal. Has new spark plug, fresh gas, new air filter, oil is good. Mower is less than a year old. Any suggestions for a novice do-it-yourselfer?

If the machine is under 12 months old I would suggest that you take the machine to your local Briggs & Stratton dealer to get it repaired under warranty.

Regards,
Bruce

Sounds like a govenor problem.
If so major engine work.
It could be a minor thing like to thin oil.
Check you oil, if it is black and thin change it using a Heavy Duty non-detergent 30 wgt.
Don't put too much oil in the engine this is just as bad.
Most walk behinds with 5 hp or smaller take 16-20 ounces of oil and no more.
If it still hunts after this it is probably govenor problem or possibly a carbureator adjustment problem(or even the external govenor links.)