John Deere LX188 engine shutdown?

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edlkll

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I have a LX188 and the engine is still shutting down. I first started with shutting down and the oil light would come on. Replaced a blown fuse on
the ignition board and I though that fixed the problem. I ran it cutting grass for about 15 minutes and everything was fine. Shut it off checked fluids
restarted and it ran about a minute or two then shut down. Re started and it shuts down but no oil light comes on? I am thinking its something electrical
maybe the igniter box or the ignition board? Is there any way of testing the board or the igniter box? I hate to replace one or the other if not needed
they are pretty costly. Some ones thoughts or answers will be helpful. edlkll
 
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edlkll said:
I have a LX188 and the engine is still shutting down. I first started with shutting down and the oil light would come on. Replaced a blown fuse on
the ignition board and I though that fixed the problem. I ran it cutting grass for about 15 minutes and everything was fine. Shut it off checked fluids
restarted and it ran about a minute or two then shut down. Re started and it shuts down but no oil light comes on? I am thinking its something electrical
maybe the igniter box or the ignition board? Is there any way of testing the board or the igniter box? I hate to replace one or the other if not needed
they are pretty costly. Some ones thoughts or answers will be helpful. edlkll
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Does it have the Chevy or the Ford engine?
The experts here can't provide help without all the correct information.
 
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edlkll said:
I have a LX188 and the engine is still shutting down. I first started with shutting down and the oil light would come on. Replaced a blown fuse on
the ignition board and I though that fixed the problem. I ran it cutting grass for about 15 minutes and everything was fine. Shut it off checked fluids
restarted and it ran about a minute or two then shut down. Re started and it shuts down but no oil light comes on? I am thinking its something electrical
maybe the igniter box or the ignition board? Is there any way of testing the board or the igniter box? I hate to replace one or the other if not needed
they are pretty costly. Some ones thoughts or answers will be helpful. edlkll
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For that type of troubleshooting you will need the John Deere service manual. You can get on from John Deere. It is written so anyone can use it.
https://techpubs.deere.com/
 
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Sorry it has a 17hp Kawasaki liquid cooled engine
FD501V AS00 FD501V005936
 
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Spend the money on the manual.
Costs about the same as 1 hour of mechanics labour so will pay for itself the first time you use it.
Also makes the mower sell real fast .
When I have a JD to sell I buy the service manual and offer it with the mower.
The $ 75 manual pulls $ 200 to $ 300 more for the mower.
People are funny at times.
 
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