Murray Lawn Tractor periodically shuts down

mulling · 06-23-2008, 09:53 PM

I have Briggs and Stratton 18.5 hp OHC engine, Model 31N707, Type: 0233E1, Code 0311177E; which periodically shuts down. I have not been able to isolated any particular reason/event which causes this. The engine will not restart an aggravatingly long period of time(5 minutes), unless I remove the fuel solenoid connector and replace, then it will start. I cannot find any information on what controls the ground lead, very poor/no schematics for the ignition switch, etc. Event seems to occur with both constant and increased effort. Am at a loss, any ideas would be appreciated. Thanx

**speedster123** · 06-29-2008, 11:55 AM

might be the safety switch on the seat making and breaking the circuit.

bonyolddoc · 10-19-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by speedster123

might be the safety switch on the seat making and breaking the circuit.

Agreed. The ignition switch could also be the culprit. I had one which was coming apart inside and the contact would work it's way out of contact. Drove me nuts so I bought and rebuilt a Deere.

06-23-2008, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
mulling Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Murray Lawn Tractor periodically shuts down I have Briggs and Stratton 18.5 hp OHC engine, Model 31N707, Type: 0233E1, Code 0311177E; which periodically shuts down. I have not been able to isolated any particular reason/event which causes this. The engine will not restart an aggravatingly long period of time(5 minutes), unless I remove the fuel solenoid connector and replace, then it will start. I cannot find any information on what controls the ground lead, very poor/no schematics for the ignition switch, etc. Event seems to occur with both constant and increased effort. Am at a loss, any ideas would be appreciated. Thanx

06-29-2008, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,184 OS: xp pro SP3 My System	Re: Murray Lawn Tractor periodically shuts down might be the safety switch on the seat making and breaking the circuit. __________________