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    Sep 3, 2009, 04:50 PM
    Tractor starts but stalls
    My lawn tractor has a 17.5 hp b&s and it starts right up and runs for approx. 20 sec. then stalls.I cleaned the carb, put fuel stabilizer in still the same.could it be the fuel solenoid or a faulry safety switch?
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    Sep 3, 2009, 07:29 PM

    Hi,
    I have seen a combination of the two do it. It is that timespan that is a bit off. A fuel solenoid causes about 3 - 5 seconds delay.
    I would check the fuel entry system, filter, pump, etc.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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