2025/06/10 15:56:37

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.
3 comments
SRTsFZ6 2025/06/10 16:44:22
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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David Miles 2025/06/10 20:28:18
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.


SRTsFZ6 2025/06/11 07:24:29
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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