Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor - CA Model "vapor lock tractors motor" Questions

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...vapor lock, I have replaced the battery and has full charge. I h mower is only about 3 years old. Very little use. Tractor turn over so slow it will not start. fully charged new battery. I also tryed ...

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...vapor lock and will cause what you describe. Also check carefully that nothing is blocking the flow of air over the motor while it is running, a piece of paper even will cause overheats. WHile your ...

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vapor lock. Try getting the fuel line and fuel fillter away from the motors heat.This will cause the fuel to boil and give you trouble. Check all your electrical connections for that clicking problem.

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...motor that will run until it gets hot and then it dies You need to check the spark when it dies. You do this by removing the spark plug wire and pulling the spark plug. Then reattach the spark plug ...

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...to be sure you're not getting vapor lock after the motor gets so hot. You could also disconnect fuel line to be fuel pump is pumping. Does it have a kawasaki engine? Beware of some plastic cam

...vapor lock. Pull the fuel line of of the inlet to the carb to allow air to escape and fuel to take it's place. I have had this same problem after replacing a fuel filter. Properly adjusted valves ...

...vapor lock" as well (easy check): Your gas cap on your tank is supposed to "breathe". If it ain't, vapor lock occurs, hence, not the correct amount of fuel! (I know, sounds stupid, but it happens! ...

...vapor to flash back through the carburetor or down through the exhaust. This is heard as a backfire while cranking the engine and it results in a non-starting situation. The good news is...it ...

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