seven 202 #1 Posted December 12, 2019 I have a buddy that has a 877 wheel horse and I did some work on it last summer I put a new head gasket in a new carburetor on it. And it ran fine during the warmer weather but he says it it kills on him when he's plowing snow but then it will start right back up again and run fine? This is happened to three times? Any suggestions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,299 #2 Posted December 12, 2019 My guess is a clogged vent on the gas cap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #3 Posted December 12, 2019 It wants to kill more when under load also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #4 Posted December 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, seven said: It wants to kill more when under load also? Could it be an ignition issue, since the issue appears to happen when pushing snow? If the points are getting wet maybe it's shorting the ignition out. Just a thought! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #5 Posted December 12, 2019 10 hours ago, ZXT said: Could it be an ignition issue, since the issue appears to happen when pushing snow? If the points are getting wet maybe it's shorting the ignition out. Just a thought! Especially it's a little gasket is worn out or gone on the points cover 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,279 #6 Posted December 12, 2019 makes me think its a wire chafe due to a frame flex electrical short , being an older and simpler unit , the wire issue is much easier than newer models. i would go over every connection , verify no corrosion and full wire to contact point. the snow plowing is your lead in to the problem, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
