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    Nov 4, 2012, 01:48 PM
    Lawn tractor problems help
    Lawn tractor engine starts but stops running within a few seconds
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    Nov 15, 2012, 03:28 PM
    Hi,
    Running that short a time means fuel system. Something is preventing proper fuel flow, usually something dirty though it can a non energzed backfire solenoid.
    Peace,
    Clarke

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