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Pro-Turn 160 Keeps stopping...

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JJBraud

I have a Gravely Pro-Turn 160, Kawasaki FX730V. Today while my son was mowing, it just started stopping on him. It will crank right back up, but then stop again. I checked the oil level (it is good) and it has a full tank of fresh gas. Any input will be much appreciated, as we have to mow almost twice a week right now!


#2

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bullet bob

Have you checked your fuel filter?


#3

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Auto Doc's

Try running with the fuel cap a little loose and see if it keeps running. If it does the tank vent valve is stuck or bad.


#4

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MParr

Check the seat safety switch.


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slomo

Check carb after-fire solenoid.


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JJBraud

Thanks for the suggestions. I have checked all of this, except for the after-fire solenoid. This is my next task. It only stops after the motor has been operating for 45-60 minutes, and once it sits and cools, it will run perfectly until it heats back up. When cranking after this event, I have to use full choke to get it to crank. It seems to me like some electrical component is heating up and failing.


#7

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slomo

JJBraud said:
Thanks for the suggestions. I have checked all of this, except for the after-fire solenoid. This is my next task. It only stops after the motor has been operating for 45-60 minutes, and once it sits and cools, it will run perfectly until it heats back up. When cranking after this event, I have to use full choke to get it to crank. It seems to me like some electrical component is heating up and failing.
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Normally, those conditions are a clogged fuel delivery component or a failing ignition coil. If you require choke then fuel is at the top of your list. Long shot is the gas cap not venting.


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sgkent

sgkent

3 things that make a gasoline engine run. Proper amount of fuel with air, compression, and spark. Figure which is missing.


#9

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RevB

JJBraud said:
Thanks for the suggestions. I have checked all of this, except for the after-fire solenoid. This is my next task. It only stops after the motor has been operating for 45-60 minutes, and once it sits and cools, it will run perfectly until it heats back up. When cranking after this event, I have to use full choke to get it to crank. It seems to me like some electrical component is heating up and failing.
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How many hours on this engine.....


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hlmorrison

JJBraud said:
Thanks for the suggestions. I have checked all of this, except for the after-fire solenoid. This is my next task. It only stops after the motor has been operating for 45-60 minutes, and once it sits and cools, it will run perfectly until it heats back up. When cranking after this event, I have to use full choke to get it to crank. It seems to me like some electrical component is heating up and failing.
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That sounds like the coil fine while cold but after heating up they will stop working.


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hlmorrison

hlmorrison said:
That sounds like the coil fine while cold but after heating up they will stop working get a spark checker. Next time you try to use it and it stops immediately check for spark.
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