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    FD 731v not Fr731v as I always type. Edited ... Starts but dies suddenly

    I am apply for help again as I can not get my Kawasaki to stay running. i have: Changed the fuel ,drained the tank 3 times changed Spark plugs , They are getting fire changed the fuel pump. it is pumping fuel Cleaned or changed the the air filters Cleaned the carburetor. Checked the safety...
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    Dolmar PS-510 starts and dies

    Lets see if you guys can figure this one out. New NGK BPMR7A spark plug, new OEM fuel filter. Saw starts after about 4 pulls cold and runs a few seconds and bogs down and dies and takes another 4 pulls to restart. Have checked internal carb screen, checked carb adjustment, and checks fuel...
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    Kawasaki FH430V Starts Then Dies – Fuel in Air Filter

    I’m trying to help an elderly neighbor get his Kawasaki FH430V AS04 engine running. He’s on a fixed income and struggling to keep up. When I noticed his grass getting high, I asked if he needed help, and he explained that his mower runs for a few seconds and then dies. He mentioned it started...
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    Troy-Bilt TB304H starts fine but throttle doesn't increase power

    This Troy-Bilt TB304H is 2 years old. I figured rather than troubleshoot I'll just buy a replacement carb but I can't find one that says it is the correct replacement for the TB304H. The unit wouldn't run at all so I decided to clean what I could on the carb without pulling the diaphragm off...
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    Kohler SV600S starts and runs for 5 seconds and dies

    A friend has a Kohler SV600S motor that starts and dies after about 5 seconds. He has cleaned out fuel tank, changed gas lines, fuel pump, coil, spark plug wire, spark plug and carburetor with no good results. Anyone have any ideas I’d really appreciate it.
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    Raptor flipupstartsm, mows, quits then starts right up

    My five year old raptor flipup 54, mows along fine for five or more (varies) minutes then QUITS, park the handles, disengage pto and it starts right up, seat switch is disconnected and “hot” (trying to toubleshoot), both lever switches have been rplaced (i have them both adjusted all the way...
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    Scag starts but immediately dies when start key is released

    Why does my scag mower start but immediately die when start key is released
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    Briggs and Stratton 49E777 Starts then 2-30 seconds later Just Dies

    I have a PTZ-60 that has had no problems for 6 years and this year it started fine ran idle for about 10 mins then about 60 seconds into mowing the grass the engine just cut off. When it does this It will start up after a few seconds to a minutes and run smooth for 2-30 seconds then just die. It...
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    Only starts with starter fluid but runs thereafter

    I have a Toro SmartStow 22" Recycler 190cc with a Briggs & Stratton L-Head. Was running one day and then next weekend it would not start. I cleaned the carb multiple times with ultrasonic and with carb cleaner. All the holes seem to be clear. I put a new gapped plug and fresh fuel. It is one of...
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    B&S Quantum XTS 50 - starts on ether then stops, won't start on gas

    I have a B&S Quantum XTS 50 serial 12F802-3112-B1 It won't pull start on gas. Replaced the primer bulb and checked it works. The air cleaner assembly MAY be warped and I will replace that next, I understand that can affect starting but should not affect running. (edit: the primer bulb does not...
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    FJ180V-CM17-S Starts only with starter fluid, then restarts as long as it is warm

    Engine starts but only with starter fluid, continues to start rest of day as long as engine is warm
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    MTD yard machine cultivator...starts and dies

    I just picked up a used yard machine 31cc cultivator ( model number 21A-121R900 serial number 1C128DG0096) when I went to look at it there might have been a half teaspoon of fuel in the tank. the guy started it and it ran for about a second and a half. The guy said that he did not have anymore 2...
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