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Tommy Copeland
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Riding mower runs for about 20 mins then stops
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If you haven’t already changed the fuel filter, I’ve seen a semi plugged filter cause that same problem.
Aug 16, 2025
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Oddjob
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MTD deck height
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This is why I read this forum. Thank you, ILENGINE. I have run into this on older riding mowers and could never figure out why I...
Aug 16, 2025
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Silviasil
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Riding mower runs for about 20 mins then stops
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My vote is the latter. I would highly suspect a weak fuel shutoff solenoid. I had the same symptoms last year and found real fine “grit”...
Aug 16, 2025
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hlw49
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Backfiring through the exhaust
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I would do a cylinder leak down test and a compression test.
Aug 16, 2025
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Stop it with the inferior spark tools LOL. Taryl made a video "showing" all us how a coil can show "visible sparking" with the inline...
Aug 16, 2025
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wingstrut
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i am working on a Ferris 5900536 model number. unit will not start, i mean nothing. no power. all safety switch's replaced. Ignition switch replaced,
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Unbelievable!
Aug 16, 2025
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Silviasil
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The next possibility is debris floating around in the fuel tank and blocking the fuel pickup tube. That or the fuel shutoff solenoid on...
Aug 16, 2025
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First thing I would do is clean carburetor, run and test under load. That doesn’t do it, check/adjust valves.
Aug 16, 2025
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edwardh1
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which red fuel filter, 1/4 inch inline ?
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e bay sells them for various prices ----small red ,for mower without fuel pump 1/4 inch inline filter 1 for $4, 10 for 4^, 20 for $5...
Aug 16, 2025
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Aquadisiac
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Backfiring through the exhaust
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We have a brand new John Deere Z950M Zero Turn at the park where I work since retiring! With only 50.4 hours on it, it started...
Aug 16, 2025
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407777 0188 B1 On a service call, started out, this thing ran like crap. Lot's of back firing through the exhaust. After about 10...
Aug 16, 2025
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mcspeed
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i am working on a Ferris 5900536 model number. unit will not start, i mean nothing. no power. all safety switch's replaced. Ignition switch replaced,
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Great info here! I’m always amazed by ungrateful first time posters. Those that have responded, your efforts are appreciated as I know...
Aug 16, 2025
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Hello PTmowermec, Even though you disconnected the coil kill wires, the anti-backfire still has the ability to shut off the fuel in the...
Aug 16, 2025
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mcspeed
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Riding mower runs for about 20 mins then stops
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I would start by blowing out fuel line. If this fixes it you know what the problem was. Throwing multiple parts at leaves you hanging...
Aug 16, 2025
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90210
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Backfiring through the exhaust
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Had the same issue with a craftsman lt1000 i went On Amazon bought aftermarket carb coils and oil change kit all For about 30 bucks it’s...
Aug 16, 2025
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