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    Aug 21, 2007, 09:37 AM
    Mower will not stay running
    I have a Briggs & Stratton riding mower. At first when it got too hot, it would die. Now, it seems like it's getting too much gas; I smell fuel. It won't start. Any thoughts?
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    Aug 21, 2007, 05:08 PM
    Sounds like your coil is bad. Is it firing at the spark plug?
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    Aug 24, 2007, 12:49 PM
    Sorry for the delay! Yes it is firing at the spark plug. Is the coil simply to replace?
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    Aug 24, 2007, 04:29 PM
    If it is firing at the plug, the coil is o.k. the next thing to check is the flywheel key. If it is sheared you can still obtain a spark, it just will not be at the precise time. Therefore, getting fuel, air, spark , and compression, just not combustion.

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