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Ed (Rock Creek

10-03-2002 16:11:45




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Starts then stops as if running out of gas.
Fuel system looks okay, cleaned out lines, tank, filter bowl etc. Could it be electrical?




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Mountainman

10-04-2002 10:15:23




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 Re: 8N Starts then stops in reply to Ed (Rock Creek Oh.), 10-03-2002 16:11:45  
How long does it stay running?

It takes about a minute for the engine to use the gas in the carb after you close the shutoff valve.

Make sure all three screens are clean. If the one in the tank is clogged up, you might want to remove the tank and clean it out. See the archives or ask about the various ways to clean it depending upon what you find in it.

If it runs longer than that (say 5 minutes or more) it might be electrical. First step is to jumper around the key switch.

hth

Mountainman...CA

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Brian-2N

10-04-2002 09:08:25




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 Re: 8N Starts then stops in reply to Ed (Rock Creek Oh.), 10-03-2002 16:11:45  
Ed,
This may sound stupid, but it does happen. How much gas is in the tank? If you have 1 gallon or less, and the sediment bowl valve is not wide open, the tractor will either not start or die as soon as it does. Is your tank filled?



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Mike OH

10-03-2002 21:24:59




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 Re: 8N Starts then stops in reply to Ed (Rock Creek Oh.), 10-03-2002 16:11:45  
Ed- I'd check all three filters just to be sure you don't have some restriction to your fuel flow and if that checks out ok, I'd try jumpering around your key switch the next time she stops to see if your switch may be going bad.
Good luck.



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Fast Ed Ohio

10-03-2002 20:28:00




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 Re: 8N Starts then stops in reply to Ed (Rock Creek Oh.), 10-03-2002 16:11:45  
If you can keep her running by spraying starter fluid into the carb. intake I would say you have a fuel problem .



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trusting your diagnosis==bj/8n/mt

10-03-2002 18:07:48




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 Re: 8N Starts then stops in reply to Ed (Rock Creek Oh.), 10-03-2002 16:11:45  
Assuming gas is your problem; there were three filters in the fuel system when the dealer delivered it. One in the carb elbow; one on top of the glas sediment bowl; and one inside the tank on top of the shutoff. Any one will close down the system so check them all. If there is an aftermarket in line filter they also raise havock with gravity feed systems to try removing it.

Your mileage may vary

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Phil (NJ-AZ-SK)

10-03-2002 16:25:02




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 Re: 8N Starts then stops in reply to Ed (Rock Creek Oh.), 10-03-2002 16:11:45  
Ed, I always just look at my Ammeter during starting and if the meter flickers between 0 and ~ 3 amps(discharge) the electrical should be fine but the rotor/Dist Cap may be problem. Pull a Plug or use a spare plug to check spark..

Hope this Helps



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