I used single cylinder Kohlers in a variety of sizes from 10 hp to 16 hp to cut my yards for years. Almost twenty years ago, I got my first Mag 18. 46" cut vs. former 42" cut. First thing I noticed was it took a lot more gas to cut the same amount of grass as with the single cylinder. Later, got another 18 Mag and same thing with it.
Then later, got a couple of Vanguards and finally a Command and then another. Bottom line comparison, the Mag 18's are gas hogs compared to the single Kohlers, Commands and Vanguards!
Not a scientifically backed statement. No need for it because the difference was so great. No, there was nothing wrong with the carbs either. I checked that for a possible cause of the difference. The Magnums just eat gas!
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