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    John Deere 115 mower - Briggs Engine

    Yeah, I was convinced it had to be the coil (magneto) so I just replaced it. Made no difference :( Might be time to junk the whole mower?
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    John Deere 115 mower - Briggs Engine

    It always tries to start. As I said, it will fire (combustion) as long as you have key turned to start and will even run for a second or so but then dies. It is definitely heat related. Fuel would not be affected by heat or maybe a failing magneto? Not going to dump lots of parts but may be...
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    John Deere 115 mower - Briggs Engine

    When you try to restart, it does fire, it just wont start until cooled. So I can guarantee there is spark. BUT, maybe it is failing? Going to replace magneto as not know what else to do
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    John Deere 115 mower - Briggs Engine

    Engine running and dying Video above (maybe)
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    John Deere 115 mower - Briggs Engine

    No wires pinched and gas cap vent not plugged. Wont let me upload a video :( It has something to do with it getting warm, It runs fine but then just shuts off. It tries to start (or starts for a second or so) and then shuts off, That is what is puzzling me - only when warmed up and gets worse...
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    John Deere 115 mower - Briggs Engine

    No mouse nest under cover as recently removed shroud to put in new starter. Coincidence? This issue started shoirtly after new starter (but not immediately). Will check for spark when dies.
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    John Deere 115 mower - Briggs Engine

    I thought fuel too initially but ... The fuel filter is readily visible. It is full of fuel. Disconnect line and fuel pump is working fine.
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    John Deere 115 mower - Briggs Engine

    Was not sure where to post whether in John Deere or in Briggs. Admin please move if inappropriate here. Mower starts and runs fine, for about 15 minutes and then dies and will not start. Let it sit awhile and then you can run another 10-15 minutes. My thoughts: Overheating? Power-washed and...
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