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LZ25KC604 stopped running while operating and now wont start
I thought it was bad fuel as the filter looked bad so I replaced fuel, replaced filter, cleaned plugs, cleaned carb. wont start.
I verified the fuel pump was pumping fuel when cranking. I hear the fuel solenoid click when key is turned.
mower starts with starting fluid but stops running when spray stops
 
any thoughts?

while apart I did blow cleaner into ports and such and make sure they were clear
 
 
 
So how do I check to see if the bowl is filling?
Ok I will take the solenoid out and check it-
Thanks

Yeah fuel filter doesn’t have to be full to run. You get this figured out or still need help?

Which Kohler engine do you have? Model and spec numbers please. Needing to know if mechanical or vacuum operated fuel pump.

That is problem many engine manufactures. They got away from the metal tags.
 
Okay that is vacuum operated fuel pump. If not picking up the fuel now either you got it incorrectly plumbed or there is crankcase vacuum leak or other engine problem somewhere.
 
Just wondering how you went from a pumping pump to a none operational one. Previous posts indicated you was getting fuel to the carburetor.