[Jibber]

Hi All -

I just replaced all of the fuel lines, fuel filter, and installed a new carb on my 2182. After I did this it would start and run very smoothly. Today is the first day that I used it (under load) to mow and pick up leaves since I did this tune-up. It runs really great and then after a while it starts to struggle and I have to turn off PTO before it dies. It then runs a little rough (surges a little) after I turn PTO off, and then I shut it off. After a few minutes I start it up and it runs good under load for a little while and then starts doing the same thing. I checked the adjustments on carb and they are ok. I also checked the governor and it is adjusted correctly. It doesn't puff black smoke or act like its running rich or getting too much fuel. Its almost like it is not getting enough fuel after a while. The gas light came on the first time it started doing this and I added about 3/4 gallon and seemed to resolve for 10 minutes and then started doing it again but gas light didn't come on so I am sure there is enough fuel. I guess I could try filling it up with gas and see if that affects anything. The engine does not seem abnormally hot or anything either. The engine and radiator screen is free of debris, and the air filter isn't clogged up. My PTO DOES NOT shut off when this occurs, then engine just struggles and about dies. So I am not thinking it is a PTO issue. I then turn off PTO and it struggles a little bit and then I shut it off. Any ideas? Fuel pump? Fill up gas tank? Anything else? After I let it sit a a couple minutes it starts perfect and idles and runs great without load. Thanks for your help!

JB