I have a 17hp B&S engine that only runs for about 20 minutes then dies. I have tried cleaning the carb, changing the carb solenoid, changing the magneto, and insulating to kill wire off of the coil but nothing has fixed this problem. After the engine has died, it will start again on choke and only run on low throttle before dying out again. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? The engine is a model 310707. Type:0137-E1 code:020506ZE. It is off of a Craftsman LT-1000 Model 917.271652
Hi, Thank you for the assistance. I read other reports and this one and found out that it was the fuel solenoid on the bottom of the carb. when it works intermittently, it does cause fuel starvation and resembles the effects of a plugged gas cap.
You can test it by replacing the solenoid with a plain bowl nut.
I must mention that this should only be considered as a test proceedure as using the mower without that solenoid working is a federal offence and carries heavy fines if caught.
Some one posted a while back & they were enormous.
