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My John Deere 345 with a 20 hp liquid cooled Kawasaki starts great and runs and mows for an hour (sometimes less)or so and stalls. It will start again after a few minutes and run for a couple more minutes before stalling again. I can feather the chole to keep it going for a chort time but it ultimately quits totally. A few minutes later it will start and run for another while. I have changed oil, plugs, fuel filter, air filter looks clean, coolant is full. Just wont keep running. Feels like it is not getting fuel.
Any ideas what is going on?
Thanks,
Greg
Hello Greg:
A Bad Fuel Pump, Gas Tank Cap Not Venting Properly and the Valves May Require Adjustment. I Suggest you Check the Gas Tank Cap First, then the Fuel Pump and then the Valves. The Engine Running for 45min to and Hour Indicates a Vacuum Building in the Tank and Restricting the Gas Flow or the Fuel Pump Heating Up and Losing Pressure or the Valves Heating and Expanding Causing the Valves not to Seat Properly. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Find. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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John C. Bridgers Sr.
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Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Education/Credentials
Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.
Past/Present Clients
I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
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