Throttle change, up/down hills?

[DownHome 40]

I've noticed that while driving any sort of elevation change, whether it's up a hill or down I start losing throttle. What type of fuel delivery issues could I be having? Occasionally it will even die out almost completely. Sometime if I mess with the throttle I can get it back on track but seems like i shouldn't have to fuss with it that much? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance

[rmaynard 15,434]

Check your governor to make sure it is adjusted properly.

[953 nut 55,155]

Is it operating normally when it is placed under a load, like engaging the mower; if so, the governor could be the problem. Could also be a float level issue. 

[Phatboy 565]

MY GUESS,,. Would be the float in the carburetor is not functioning properly ,, it seems that the bowl may not be filling up all the way so as you change the pitch or angle of the tractor it is starving for gas... If it were my tractor i would take the carburetor apart clean it well and make sure the float has full range of movment ,, and all the jets are cleaned,, it may have got some settiment in it.. Hope that helps..

[Wheelin'theSky 57]

You may have some water or build-up in the float bowl. If it's been a while since it's been cleaned I'd start there.

[ol550 830]

What are we working with?
 

[DownHome 40]

It's a brand new carb. I guess I could take the bowl off and inspect it. It's a Kohler K181 8HP

[Phatboy 565]

6 minutes ago, DownHome said:

It's a brand new carb. I guess I could take the bowl off and inspect it. It's a Kohler K181 8HP

Well maybe its not adjusted right and the bowl is not filling up,, i dont know buddy,, that was my best guesstimate !! Lol

[tunahead72 2,411]

3 hours ago, ol550 said:

What are we working with?
 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong DownHome, but I believe it's an 855 (it's one of the tags for this thread).

 

[DownHome 40]

7 minutes ago, tunahead72 said:

 

Correct me if I'm wrong DownHome, but I believe it's an 855 (it's one of the tags for this thread).

 

An 855 is correct