black smoke /low power

[JOEN]

Any suggestions for what is causing loss of power and black smoke when mowing grass on a bx2200. We are not talking high grass. The grass is probably 4 inches tall and dry and I am cutting at about 3 inches. Any suggestions at what to look at would be appreciated. (Air/fuel Filters have been changed.)

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Cruddy fuel?, Something living in the gas tank (algae), Something living in the air tube to the air filter?,Brake stuck on?, injector hosed up? That is a few things to check.

 

[Mighty Dodge]

Black smoke usually indicates too much fuel or not enough air. Have you checked you air filter?

M.D.

 

[BotaBigot]

Or...check the mower for binding...black smoke can also indicate the engine's working hard.

 

[tandttravis]

My bet is the air filter, or some sort of obstruction to the air intake.

 

[flatfenderguy]

My bet is the air filter, or some sort of obstruction to the air intake.

Black smoke,low power:dodge-cummins exp. suggests plugged fuel filters Flatfenderguy