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Yep! That was me, though I didn't ask for a better filter, it's just what Sear's sent me as the "compatible" filter. Now that I know a micron from Nikon, I know better.

UPDATE: Hi All, thank you for all of the input. Yesterday I swapped out the paper filter for one of those red plastic filters (yes, the same one that Steve's video says is worthless) and now the engine runs great right down to empty. I also made a slight change in the fuel line path by...

Hi All, Thanks for all the input. I was away and computer free for the weekend so apologies for the delay. There is no fuel pump, gravity fed, so I am going to wait for it to happen again and then investigate in order: 1) air lock/vent in tank/cap 2) fuel filter (too fine?) 3) the whole fuel...

I think I tried that last summer, but I'll give it another shot. If it works it's a lot easier than taking the carb apart. Thnx!

Sorry guys, clearly I need help! The right model number from the valve cover is 331877 1371 B1 090925Z Any additional advice is appreciated. Otherwise, I'll start taking it apart to get to the carb. Thnx!

I've already cleaned the fuel tank, lines and changed filters so I guess I'll be pulling the carb tomorrow. Thnx!

The Tractor Model # is 917.289223. The serial # on the engine cover is 090 928 ZD 64 948 Thnx!

Hi Gang, Hoping somebody might have run across this problem: My Craftsman tractor has a Briggs & Stratton "Platinum" 540 cc, 21 hp engine. It runs great with a full tank, but stalls out as the fuel level approaches 1/2. I thought it was a fuel line or filter issue, so replaced filters and...