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mower dies after 10-15 minuset

17 years ago

i have a 12 hp b/s engine model # 281707 type 0025-01 code 88062431 problem is it dies after 10-15 minutes while mowing or just sitting , does not matter still dies. after it dies i don't get any spark. could it be the coil?? if so how can i check it..

Comments (5)

tomplum
17 years ago
It doesn't hurt to refresh the spark plug. If you have no spark at that time and there is nothing else grounding the coil- then replace the coil. Sounds classic.
kads
Original Author
17 years ago
thanks for the reply, do you know of a way to test the coil to see if it's working??
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justin3
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Yeah it sounds like a bad coil to me, try cleaning the coil and check the shut off wire to make sure its properly grounded. Then make sure the gap between the coil and flywheel is .010-.014 inches. Replace the plug and gap that at .30 inches and let your mower fun for about an hour. If the mower dies then replace your coil for about $60-$80.
bill_kapaun
17 years ago
"after it dies i don't get any spark"

"do you know of a way to test the coil to see if it's working??"

You already did!
tomplum
17 years ago
A couple of things here. The shut off wire should not be grounded when in the ready to run mode. The ground will tell the coil to shut off the engine. The good news is the coil pack w/ electronic ignition is about 40 bucks. If you have wires that run below the flywheel , snipp 'em and install the new style coil (398811)

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