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Kohler not wanting to stay running

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dstriker

I got this tractor for free so can’t complain it has a 12 hp Kohler on it from what I can see from the tag the model # is k301xx 

wore off after the 1 any idea what this is and how to keep it running it runs good for maybe half hour then just dies and have to let it sit then will start back up

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dstriker

I’m guessing it’s a fuel problem but not sure seemed to loose power after it runs for a little bit 

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953 nut

If the vent in your fuel cap is plugged the fuel pump removing fuel from the tank will create a slight vacuum that the fuel pump is not strong enough to overcome.

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dstriker

That appears to be open 

it also seemed to run longer when I filled the tank completely full of fuel 

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953 nut
1 hour ago, dstriker said:

appears to be open 

I had the same problem years back on a 312-8 and it turned out to be the fuel cap, Try it with the tank not quite full and the cap on but not tight so it will ventilate but not splash out.

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moe1965

I had a similar issue and it turned out to be the mechanical fuel pump. I switched it over to a eletric fuel pump and have not had any further issues

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dstriker

Ok will try that tonight and see.

Thanks for the help

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