replying to hillclimber, Steve S wrote:
jadunn13_at_yahoo_dot_com 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 a 42" Craftsman lawn tractor with a 17 Hp
Briggs and Stratton engine.
The problem was a bad solenoid valve on the bottom of the carburator.
If your mower has a Nikki carburator with a solenoid valve on the bottom,
try replacing it.

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