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I have a Craftsman lawn tractor with a 16.5 HP Kohler engine.

 
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I have a Craftsman lawn tractor with a 16.5 HP Kohler engine. When i cut the grass after about 45 minutes the engine shuts down unexpectedly. If i let it cool a while it will restart but shut down again once it gets hot. Any ideas about what could be wrong?
The id numbers are below;
Model CV16S
Spec. 43527
Serial XXXXXXXXXX

 

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Make: Kohler
Model: CV16S

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I thought maybe the gas was vapor locking so i took the fuel line loose to see if it was getting gas. it was.

Submitted: 378 days and 2 hours ago.
Category: Small Engine
Value: $15
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Expert:  ps1067 replied378 days and 2 hours ago.

If your engine has the fuel solenoid located on the fuel bowl this might be the cause. There is a kit that is a heat shield along with a new solenoid and the mounting bolts. Check for spark after the engine shuts off if there is no spark this is what is happening. If you do not have spark you may have a bad coil.

Expert TypeSmall Engine Technician
Category: Small Engine
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Answered: 5/4/2012

Experience: Lawn and small engine mechanic12 years

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