Hello from the newbie with tall grass and a JD that wont run !
So my problem started with a valve adjustment because the LA 115 with 19.5 hp Briggs had a tough time turning over. Got the specs, adjusted and started up but ran rough, then died out. Pulled the fuel lineto the carb and bone dry so I discovered a clog fuel filter. Pulled the line from fuel pump and the fuel ran back into the tank. Connected it again and it started up. So I ordered my maint kit and starting mowing. After 5 min it seems like it is running out of gas and stalls. Would not start back up.
Checked coil and it was reading 4.65 so I assumed thats it! ordered a new coil. My maint kit also arrived so lets do it right!
Installed new fuel filter, oil , air, and plug, coil and it started right up! Yes !...no ...less than 5 minutes acts like its running out of fuel and dies. Wont start back up. I check the fuel soleniod by tuning the key and can hear is clicking. I pulled the fuel line off carb, cranked and fuel is flowing. I cheked the fuel cap and the pin was clog so I cleaned that too. Still no start. Now I killed the battery trying to start it so I put on charge.
I am out of ideas! Please help the NEWBIE!!!