carb issues

way_wayj · 06-07-2009, 04:29 PM

I have a 2007 Z425 john deere with a 23hp v twin. I was having a fuel issue so I took the carb apart and cleaned needles and all put carb back together and it runs perfectly. After letting sit for an hour or two trying to crank it back up it will run for around 45 seconds. I take the carb back apart and inspect.. everything is clean put back on mower and starts right up, and can mow my yard, but if it sets again for an hour or two same issue will not start unless i take carb apart once again and put it back together and purrs like a kitten, please someone help me.

**Basementgeek** · 06-09-2009, 06:30 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum

You know it is a carb problem. For some reason, I would guess, the float is sticking.
When runs 45 seconds it is just burning the fuel in the bowl and not getting any new gas. Next time this happens tap, NOT beat, on the bowl with the handle of a screwdriver. Again with give nice taps, you don't want to dent or break again thing.

If that works you may want to get a rebuild kit for the carb.

BG

06-07-2009, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
way_wayj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	carb issues I have a 2007 Z425 john deere with a 23hp v twin. I was having a fuel issue so I took the carb apart and cleaned needles and all put carb back together and it runs perfectly. After letting sit for an hour or two trying to crank it back up it will run for around 45 seconds. I take the carb back apart and inspect.. everything is clean put back on mower and starts right up, and can mow my yard, but if it sets again for an hour or two same issue will not start unless i take carb apart once again and put it back together and purrs like a kitten, please someone help me.

06-09-2009, 06:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,504 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: carb issues Hi and welcome to the forum You know it is a carb problem. For some reason, I would guess, the float is sticking. When runs 45 seconds it is just burning the fuel in the bowl and not getting any new gas. Next time this happens tap, NOT beat, on the bowl with the handle of a screwdriver. Again with give nice taps, you don't want to dent or break again thing. If that works you may want to get a rebuild kit for the carb. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP