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Lawn tractor shuts off after 20 minutes of running

I have a John Deere stx38 and it starts but after running 15-20 it just shuts off and then it will not start until it sits for about an hour or 2 . Changed fuel filter , oil, air filter , and spark plug . Have any ideas ?

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  • Lestazz3 May 09, 2009

    how do you tell what year it is ?

  • Anonymous Aug 22, 2013

    the engine is over heating due to compreson 120 psi to 160 anythang less rebuild

  • Anonymous Mar 25, 2014

    My La105 runs unevan have changed fuel filter and spark plug blown out fuel lines checked main jet and needle and seat but no better

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How old is your ? Sounds like ignition problem,If your engine is older you would have points when the points are bad they can stick together and will result in shutdown after unit cools a little it will restart !

  • Anonymous May 09, 2009

    There is a model number on frame of lawnmower on a tag ,you can use this on a google search or on johndeere site . sometimes the engine says on top of it electronic ignition. let me know if it works.

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Install AUTO fuel pressure gauge log (tracking fuel pressure)
Your fuel line must be old and collapsing
your fuel filter at fuel tank must be dirty
Clean your injector
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