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Lawn tractor shuts down when it gets hot it has been happening for the past couple of years it is now more frequent. I just let it cool off and mow a little til it shuts off again. Neighbor said it may be the coil needs replaced he doesn't have tools to replace it though. Any other suggestions

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Sounds like one or more of the spindel bearings is seizing up when they get hot next time it does that feel the spindels if one or more replace it or just replace the bearing much cheaper

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They have an auto shutoff for low oil, start there check your fluids. If Ok check for spark. Try full throttle choke off in case it might be flooded. See if any of that works and let me know.

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Wade Mobley

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the branch probably got cought in the belt that runs the rearend it may have caused it to come off check the drive belt

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is the belt spinning & smoking when blades are engaged or the belt won't spin if the belt spins but blades wont go then there is something stuck under the deck or the bearings are gone out do to not being greased

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  • Posted on Jun 30, 2009

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Hey Russel..my name is Keith..and it sounds like your throttle cable hold down clamp has come loose..can you check that..and if its all secure...please write me back and we will look for another solution

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Wade Mobley

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does it turn over slow or fast if it turns slowly thats the problem so it could be battery or starter they have to have a good amount of rpms to burn fuel right when starting if not it floods out the engine with gas hope this helps thanks wade

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