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TownWrench
07-17-2008, 08:33 PM
Engine Is On A 42'' Craftsman Engine Model Cv490s Serial 3410507273
Engine Is 4 Yrs Old. Does Anyone Know If There Are Any Known Problems With These Engines.engine Acts Up Worse When Blades Are Engaged But Still Does It Even When Not Engaged.
Thanks,townwrench
30yearTech
07-17-2008, 08:39 PM
Engine Is On A 42'' Craftsman Engine Model Cv490s Serial 3410507273
Engine Is 4 Yrs Old. Does Anyone Know If There Are Any Known Problems With These Engines.engine Acts Up Worse When Blades Are Engaged But Still Does It Even When Not Engaged.
Thanks,townwrench

I would check the flywheel key and perhaps the choke to make sure it is opening all the way.

Does it restart easily after it stalls?