Motor dies when it gets hot

lastcall13 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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May 20, 2013, 02:06 PM

Motor dies when it gets hot

Motor runs fine for 15 minutes then dies .

hkstroud Posts: 11,929, Reputation: 899

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May 20, 2013, 03:23 PM

Assuming this is some kind of air cooled engine (like lawn mower) check oil.
Check vent hole in gas cap.

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