I have an RK 24 that is less than a year old and has 20 hours on it. I was pushing brush with it yesterday, up a grade and it bogged down. I backed up and started up the grade again and it bogged down again. The third time, the engine died when it bogged down. Now when I start it, it will run for 2-3 seconds and dies. I've started it many times and it always starts but dies after 2-3 seconds. I put fuel in it earlier in the day yesterday. I've checked the oil and looked for any loose hoses or wiring and haven't noticed anything. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting it running? Thanks in advance.
CloverKnollFarms
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Water in fuel? Fuel filter?
Roadworthy
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It sounds like it's still on warranty. If you don't wish to take it in take a fuel line apart near the tank output and see if fuel flows freely. If that's good check your fuel filter - sometimes they collapse "just because". Bleed the air out of your fuel lines per the manual and try it again. If it still doesn't work I suspect it's back to the dealer.
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On mine I would suspect a fuel shut off solenoid that energizes on start but the hold circuit is not working, but I don't have an RK.