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    Harold Ward
    why does my 240 loose power after 20 min use?
    Service & Maintenance Question posted March 1, 2016 by Harold Ward 
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    why does my 240 loose power after 20 min use?
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    • Eugene Rounds

      You to determine root cause of the problem as there are several possibles. Your question is not just that simple to answer as I usually need my hands on a problem like this; just too many possible causes.

      It can be as simple as a tank vent that no longer allowing vacuum on the tank to relieve to cylinder problems or failing ignition coil.

      If you know a technician that that is well verse in the repair of 2 cycles I would recommend letting them have a look at it. Two cycles can be very frustrating to repair for the inexperience. The technicians that usually repair 4 cycle engine won't even touch them sometimes.

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    • Karla

      Harold,

      I agree with Eugene, It could be many different things.

      However an easy quick fix might be getting a replacement fuel filter, especially if the fuel filter is dirty or yellowish looking from dried out fuel. Just make sure its the same type and size as the original, then with a small bent piece of wire like a coat hanger, hook the fuel line inside the fuel tank and gently wiggle and pull till the fuel filter comes out. Replace it with a new one, and put it back. They usually fairly reasonable, and may save you a repair bill.

      I hope this helps,

      Karla

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