Blade Runner
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According to the mower model and product numbers under seat and according to the engine model and type numbers on engine, as well as the replacement parts sticker replacement fuel filter numbers, my Poulan Pro 300 EX B&S 18.5 hp 42" cut riding mower should have a fuel pump on it. But it doesn't. The Poulan Pro tech said that based on the codes it should have one but based on the physical description it should not????? Although, tech said replacement part sticker is generic and may not be accurate. Local Poulan Pro dealer said late model Poulan Pro riding mowers sometimes come stock without the fuel pump. He said if the fuel tank was under the hood, Poulan may leave off the fuel pump.
I bought the mower used. It was purchased new within several years ago. When I got it over several weeks ago, it still had tire hairs in the middle of the tires and it looked brand new. I asked the original owner if he removed the fuel pump for any reason and he said no. The fuel tank is mounted under the hood in front of the steering shaft above the carberator and looks stock. There is no gas tank mounting area in the rear. There is a plastic fuel pump mounting area next to and apart of the oil dip stick tube, that does not have a fuel pump and it looks unused.
It had a large fuel filter. I thought the large fuel filters were for gravity fed and therefore the mower did not have a fuel pump. Poulan Pro tech said those were for fuel pumps. It runs great unless there is an inch or less of fuel in tank. If so, you can not drive fast over bumpy ground without the engine sputtering. You have to slow down for it to run normal in that situation. Tech and Local dealer said that may be normal.
Can someone tell me if it came with a fuel pump and was removed and if I should install a fuel pump or leave it gravity fed? Thanks for any help.
SEE SPECS. BELOW:
Poulan Pro 300 EX Riding Mower Brigss and Stratton 18.5hp I/C, 42" cut, 6 speed. Model No. PB18542LT Product No. 960420088 Maintenance Level: 00; Briggs & Stratton Engine 18.5hp 500cc I/C Model No. 31N707 Type: 0301 B1 Build Date: 03/09; Replacement Fuel Filter: 394358; Carberator: Nikki 795366 G02708 9312 3A; Replacement Fuel Filter (According to Sticker Under Hood) 394358
I bought the mower used. It was purchased new within several years ago. When I got it over several weeks ago, it still had tire hairs in the middle of the tires and it looked brand new. I asked the original owner if he removed the fuel pump for any reason and he said no. The fuel tank is mounted under the hood in front of the steering shaft above the carberator and looks stock. There is no gas tank mounting area in the rear. There is a plastic fuel pump mounting area next to and apart of the oil dip stick tube, that does not have a fuel pump and it looks unused.
It had a large fuel filter. I thought the large fuel filters were for gravity fed and therefore the mower did not have a fuel pump. Poulan Pro tech said those were for fuel pumps. It runs great unless there is an inch or less of fuel in tank. If so, you can not drive fast over bumpy ground without the engine sputtering. You have to slow down for it to run normal in that situation. Tech and Local dealer said that may be normal.
Can someone tell me if it came with a fuel pump and was removed and if I should install a fuel pump or leave it gravity fed? Thanks for any help.
SEE SPECS. BELOW:
Poulan Pro 300 EX Riding Mower Brigss and Stratton 18.5hp I/C, 42" cut, 6 speed. Model No. PB18542LT Product No. 960420088 Maintenance Level: 00; Briggs & Stratton Engine 18.5hp 500cc I/C Model No. 31N707 Type: 0301 B1 Build Date: 03/09; Replacement Fuel Filter: 394358; Carberator: Nikki 795366 G02708 9312 3A; Replacement Fuel Filter (According to Sticker Under Hood) 394358