John Deere D105 cuts off after using and then needs choke to start back up.

[semimechanicman]

I recently got a D105 that supposedly has a problem. The problem that was said in the post was that the mower would shut off by itself after using for a while and then needs choke to start back up. I havent had time to use it and see what would actually happen but I would like to have some ideas in mind. Thanks

 

[bertsmobile1]

Typical of floating debris in the fuel tank.
It gets sucked into the tank outlet and slows down the fuel supply just enough that the engine eventually dies
Easy to confirm by pulling the line from the tank off when it stops, pull the tank cap off then blow back up the line.
reconnect the fuel line and if it fires right up the problem has been confirmed .