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    Aug 23, 2010, 05:28 PM
    Craftsman Lawn tractor 15 hp engine shutting off after 10 min of use. Causes?
    ~1999 Craftsman lawn tractor, 15 hp kohler, checked cooling fins, dead man switches, changed oil and filter , no change. Noted oil remaining in pocket below where oil filter attaches. What might be some of the causes?
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    Aug 24, 2010, 03:44 AM

    Vent hole in fuel cap could be blocked. Test by running mower without fuel cap or with cap on very loosely.
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