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    kingrball Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 1, 2009, 08:49 AM
    John Deere STX 38 engine issue
    1992 John Deere stx 38 with a Kohler 13 horse power... issue when the engine gets hot after 15 to 20 minutes of running it dies with a similar sound like running out of gas.

    I have check fuel line
    I have changed the fuel filter
    I have replaced the gas cap

    The engine is still shutting down... once I let cool for 5 or so minutes, it starts right back up and runs till hot...

    Any advice on what is causing the issue.
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    jsfocke Posts: 310, Reputation: 37
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    May 1, 2009, 12:01 PM

    I have two things that could cause something like this. I am sure there are other possibilities.

    1) Check under the engine cover to make sure that there isn't a bunch of grass or mouse nesting that is keeping the engine from cooling properly.

    2) The coil/magnetto could be breaking down when it gets hot. A quick test when the engine shuts down to see if you still have spark could answer this.

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