POOPS AND POPS AND DIES

[BONDOBILL]

I have a 2000 Craftsman LT 1000 with a Briggs & Stratton 17 HP Engine and a 42 Inch Mower Deck...( I Know... it's Old) But I bought it Brand new and with TLC it has given me Great service beyond expectations.
Just recently when I engage the Mower deck it will run for about 15 minutes or so then start Popping and dies ??
I have Capped off ALL Safety switches so it will stay running and Start without having to sit on the mower.
I did this for the process of elimination of the problem I'm having with it dieing. I am the Only user of the mower so I'm not concerned about any Safety issues. New Fuel Filter, Cleaned and adjusted the Carb and it seems to run fine until I engage the Blades..???
I'll be happy to fill you in with any questions, Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
My Friends call me BONDO.

 

[Fish]

give us model numbers so we know what you have. Off of the engine and tractor, thanks

 

[reynoldston]

couple of things, tight valves or bad coil and seeing it dies I would think bad coil.

 

[Fish]

well electric pto, fuel shutoff solenoid are some nasty variables. Might be a factor considering that it acts up 15 minutes after engaging the deck, and starts "popping" then dies.

It would be good to know if it had an electric pto, eh???

Or a fuel shutoff solenoid? Might be something to explain things.......

 

[Rivets]

Please give us a little more info. Does it restart after it dies or do you have to wait? Have you tried to choke it to keep it runnig? Remember you have to give us the best picture of what is happening, as we are not there to see on our own.

 

[BONDOBILL]

well electric pto, fuel shutoff solenoid are some nasty variables. Might be a factor considering that it acts up 15 minutes after engaging the deck, and starts "popping" then dies.

It would be good to know if it had an electric pto, eh???

Or a fuel shutoff solenoid? Might be something to explain things.......

Has No Electric PTO. I haven't a Clue where the Electric Fuel shut off is located.? ( Small Electric plug in unit at bottom of Fuel Bowl.??? )

 

[BONDOBILL]

give us model numbers so we know what you have. Off of the engine and tractor, thanks

LT1000
17HP
MODEL # 917-271653
SERIAL # 080802A014318

OFF BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE COVER---
FAMILY "Y" YBSXS.5012VP 274826
MODEL 310707
TYPE 0137-E1
CODE 020628ZE

 

[BONDOBILL]

Please give us a little more info. Does it restart after it dies or do you have to wait? Have you tried to choke it to keep it runnig? Remember you have to give us the best picture of what is happening, as we are not there to see on our own.

Tried Choking but still won't stay running. Once it dies, have to wait several minutes to restart, often by then battery is low ( from trying to restart) have to recharge then it will restart. It will run for about 15 minutes and die again once I engage Blades. Seems like when it's under a load ( like cutting relatively high grass) it starts Popping getting ready to die, but most times if I disengage blades it will continue to run, then if I engage blades it will die..???? Just doesn't make sense,the mower deck is Not electrically controlled..?

 

[BONDOBILL]

Please give us a little more info. Does it restart after it dies or do you have to wait? Have you tried to choke it to keep it runnig? Remember you have to give us the best picture of what is happening, as we are not there to see on our own.

I was a Truck mechanic for many years a long time ago, Forgot more than I can remember. Also Owner Auto Body/Paint business for many years, hence "Bondo Bill". 72 years old with typical Aging problems along with some "Extra" Mother Natures revenge on this old body. Just trying to make this old mower outlast Me.

 

[gfp55]

Tried Choking but still won't stay running. Once it dies, have to wait several minutes to restart, often by then battery is low ( from trying to restart) have to recharge then it will restart. It will run for about 15 minutes and die again once I engage Blades. Seems like when it's under a load ( like cutting relatively high grass) it starts Popping getting ready to die, but most times if I disengage blades it will continue to run, then if I engage blades it will die..???? Just doesn't make sense,the mower deck is Not electrically controlled..?

Coils bad.