[AT] OT - JD STX38 fuel problems

[Dean VP]

Mike:

There is a possibility that there is some junk in the tank that is partially
blocking the fuel line prior to the filter. One way to check this out is to
blow air pressure backwards through the fuel line towards the tank prior to
the fuel filter. That will clean it out temporarily but if you have junk in
the tank it will eventually plug again. But if blowing the line clean
changes how long it runs then you have a pretty good indicator you have a
dirty gas tank. Could be a plugged cap as John mentions or could be a
collapsed or crimped fuel line, but I'm betting on junk in the tank. 

Dean A. Van Peursem
Snohomish, WA 98290

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Subject: [AT] OT - JD STX38 fuel problems

Hi All,
I recently bought a little JD STX38 to cut my lawn. I have a problem with
it running out of fuel in the fuel line even though the tank is full. I
replaced the fuel filter after I bought the tractor, and after that it
would run out of fuel after 5-10 minutes of mowing. I thought I solved
the problem by filling the filter with fuel, thinking it was like a vapor
lock. I mowed a couple times after that with no trouble. Now tonight the
problem reared it's head again. The filter is dry as can be, and the gas
only dribbles into the filter. Any thoughts as to what might be going on
would be appreciated.

Regards,
Mike
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