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    marlinhagar Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 24, 2009, 10:29 AM
    Craftsman Lawn Tractor starts but won't run
    After sitting for a while 2003 17HP 42" starts then stops after a few minutes. Will then run a little and stop. Then will not start at all until it sits for a few minutes.
    Gas is clean.
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    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
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    Sep 25, 2009, 12:20 PM

    Hi,
    It sounds to be fuel related because of the time span. Fuel pump, if equipped, or gas cap would be the first suspects.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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