john deere L118

[lberryhill]

After several years in use the engine has just started shutting down after 20 minutes of run time. New fuel pump/filter,plugs,air fltr - engine is fuel starved. After sitting fuel settles back into the fltr and may run. Need advice and where i can get carb diagram if the problem is there.

 

[TimS]

Check the vent in the fuel tank cap. Even if it looks clean try opening the cap and letting air in after every 10 minutes of mowing. If that lets you keep going, replace the cap.

Tim

 

[BATTY54]

If it works you can clean the cap by carefully removing the inside rubber seal and plastic baffel, wash it with gas or whatever you use to clean stuff. Dry it out and reassemble, will be fine till next time. I make it a habit to clean mine every year.