Jiffy Model 30 Problem

[Knickpoint]

Hey guys,

Not too engine savy. I have a Jiffy model 30, 2 years old with the techumseh engine. The auger shaft is engaged at idle speed. How can I fix this?

Thanks,

Charlie

[The_Diesel]

I just got a new Jiffy. Mine does that too. Been told the clutch just needs to get broken in. Have you used it much, or would you think that is the same issue?

[maddowg1192000]

when my old model 30 did that it ended up being a broken clutch spring

[Jim Almquist]

It might also be idling to high and that is causing it to engage.

[laportian]

If it is the clutch springs you can order the ones from strikemaster. I got two from Fleet in Bemidji and they cost like $4 a couple weeks ago. Seemed better than the jiffy alternative, which is to buy a new clutch at over $40. They can be a bear to put on though. Takes two guys, one to hold the clutch assembly in place and another fightin the springs on with a pair of pliers. Then again it might just be more convenient to buy the whole clutch from jiffy.

[Hawg]

+1 for idle speed.

[Pooh]

ever cleaned the carb? very easy to do with some paitence. took mine off put a kit in it and cleaned it, and put it back on in less than 30 minutes... possible the needle isnt seating right

[harleyharry]

Being that the machine is only two years old, I doubt that the carb needs cleaning. Does the engine run good? Does it cut good and seem to have enough power? If so, check the linkage to the carb throttle assembly. Just watch how all the linkages move as you move the throttle lever. If all of this is free, there is an idle stop screw on the side of the carb. You will see where this screw contacts the throttle shaft lever on the carb. Just turn the stop screw out counter clockwise about 1/4 turn. This should solve the problem.

Harry