On 02 Apr 2009 16:50:53 GMT, (hillclimber)
wrote:


Have a 18 hp Kholer engine (model # CV492)on a 42" Craftsman lawn tractor
(7 years old). Problem is starts OK and runs for 20 minutes or so and then
starts to stall and lose power. Does restart but repeats problem. This
was the first mow of the season. Had run all gas out for winter. Used
fresh gas to start. Know I need a new battery as I can put a charger on
the current (orginal) battery and get mower started but should have
anything to do with the stalling? Changed oil and oil filter and air
filter. Have not changed gas filter or spark plug. Please advise, Thanks.
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I had a similar problem with an old (1969) Wheel Horse. There was dirt in the
gas line that would settle and then rise after the engine had run for while. It
would clog the float valve in the carburetor. Drain the tank and clean the
line.
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Bill Waller
New Eagle, PA