Problem with 345

[rdb700]

I've got a 95 or 96 JD 345 w/ Kawasaki engine. I serviced this beginning of spring and ran fine for several times mowing. Hauled it to mow my moms lawn and it would only run about 10 min. Finally after waiting a few minutes after several times got it.
We replaced fuel pump and filter, cleaned tank and took bowl off carb- it was clean. I can keep running by shooting carb cleaner or ether in air box. We put a brand new carb on and ran fine. Again after mowing 5-6 weeks ( 1 time/week ) it does the same exact thing. I can mow about 10-15 minutes and dies and can start again but dies instantly. After waiting awhile u can start and do all over again. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks

 

[EngineMan]

When it goes bad check to see if you have a good spark, and post up the engine numbers, it may well be fuel problem, but it maybe the coil going bad when hot.

 

[Rivets]

Simple check, loosen the fuel cap the next time it happens. Could be a plugged vent.

 

[rdb700]

Engine info: code FD590V-B504 / FD5900V075143 Family ID SKA585V1G2RA 585 cc Manufactured 8/96.
That's all the numbers I can find on engine.

Sorry I forgot to mention that I did replace gas cap.

Just asking , but if it would be coils why does it keep running by using carb cleaner/ ether?

Thanks for quick replys !

 

[EngineMan]

I will read the manual and get back to you, in the mean time check the valve clearances..?. and also do a compression test when hot.

 

[jimallen2012]

Have you solved your problem? My brother-in-law has the same problem.

 

[EngineMan]

No one has come back on it....! I do have a workshop manual on that engine.

 

[granger3]

When it dies out check to see if your fuel shutoff solenoid has power to it. If it does you might have a bad solenoid. If you do have power you might want to check your Time Delay Module.

 

[jimallen2012]

I blow through the gas line into the carb. I then removed the sediment can and there was small black pieces of what I think was the gas line in the bottom. I put it back together and the mower seems to run fine now.