My lumbermate 2000 on initial cuts tends to stall quite a bit. Is this normal, pushing too fast or is this a clutch issue? I have read quite a bit where some of the clutches have needed replacing due to this type issue. Any advice would be appreciated.
I found one of the self contained Tachometers from Ebay to be very helpful.
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/20959/tach.JPG)
I found one that also functions as an Hour meter.
Make sure your getting Full RPM's at wide open throttle.
I reinforced the throttle lever, on the push bar, because the original one was flexing and not giving me full throttle.
Having the tach showed me that I was often pushing too hard.
I was slowing the motor enough to cause the clutch to disengage and start slipping.
I have that same tach on my Onan.
Works really good!
Depends on the engine, mine has a slight hesitation as I throttle up, but then smooth cutting, it is 23 HP Briggs.
Ironwood
If it stalling while still cold let it warm up a bit more, being cold blooded is kinda normal now days thanks to everything being set lean for emmisions. On my 6 hp briggs I bored out the main jet a bit with a torch tip cleaner, that took care of the hesitation it had. Also you could leave the choke partly on until warm. Steve
stalling in the cut could be a clutch issue, rather is a clutch issue. if the clutch was grabbing properly it would stall the engine dead before it started slipping.
mine rusted up inside once from lack of use, i took it aprt and cleaned it out, worked great after that.
stalling the engine after the cut is a problem with the carb like was stated above. when mine warms upo a bit it does fine/.
i have the 23hp Vanguard, tach was ordered yesterday
wfontjr, I would suggest you call the people at Norwood. They would know if that is a common problem. They know their mills and the engines that go on them. They would be happy to help you.
I have a Lumbermate2000 also but I have never had that problem. I have a different engine on mine.
I ran an LM2000 with the B&S 23 through a fair amount of wood. Never once had it stall like you're talking about. (I did put a tach on it within the first few hours and watched it closely.) Worst the engine ever did was bark a bit when I cut the throttle. Pretty much quit doing that after the first 50 hours or so, for whatever reason.
My LM2000, now belongs to Ironwood, used to stall when I cut the throttle after a cut. I had a friend that is a small engine mech. stop by and make a few adjustments. Seemed to clear that up.