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2025/06/10 15:56:37 (permalink)
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Briggs 22hp VTek problems

I have a john deere zero turn that I can’t figure out the problem.
initially the problem was after about 20 minutes of mowing the mower would lose power sputter and eventually die. Sometimess run for another five minutes.
I have replaced the fuel pump, carburetor, fuel filter and vent tube from the valve cover. All new. Before this I replaced air filter and spark plugs.
It seems to be running better except surging. Idle up to near full speed.
What am I missing?
Thanks for any help.

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    SRTsFZ6
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    Re: Briggs 22hp VTek problems 2025/06/10 16:44:22 (permalink)
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    Try running with the gas cap loose.
     
    It may not be venting which would stop fuel to flow. 
    And the fuller the tank, the worse the situation would be..
     
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    Re: Briggs 22hp VTek problems 2025/06/10 20:28:18 (permalink)
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    SRTsFZ6
    Try running with the gas cap loose.
     
    It may not be venting which would stop fuel to flow. 
    And the fuller the tank, the worse the situation would be..
     
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    thanks but I tried that. I also blew out the vent line with compressed air fron the carb intake body with the cap off. I saw vapors rushing out of the tank.


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    Re: Briggs 22hp VTek problems 2025/06/11 07:24:29 (permalink)
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    Check for spark (plug out, hooked to wire, grounded to head) when the issue 
    occurs.  
     
    You could have a coil starting to fail..
     
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