diesel_nut
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I'd replace the fuel lines and fuel filter .Cheap and 'easy' enough to do.
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OK, check out below -- I found a post from 2002 with the same problem. With hopes of "Bob" still having the same email address, I shot him a note. Jackpot! Below is the owners response.
You know, a good way to see if the problem is ignition or fuel related would be to squirt some starting fluid in the carb after she dies. If the machine still plays dead, it is probably ignition related. If she comes to life briefly, then it's most likely fuel related... food for thought. Good luck!
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Wow, that has been a long time!
Yes, the coil was bad. The bad news is the coil is under the engine. The engine needs pulled to replace it. I had the dealer do it plus replace a faulty electric clutch. The whole job was $600+.
Hope you're handy and can tackle the job yourself.
Regards....Bob
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Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:31 AM
To: Bob
Subject: Cub Cadet 2135 - Quits after mowing 20-30 minutes
Hey Bob,
A real long shot as many years have passed. I found your post when searching for an answer to the same problem. Did you ever find out what the problem was?
Best Regards,
Jay
You know, a good way to see if the problem is ignition or fuel related would be to squirt some starting fluid in the carb after she dies. If the machine still plays dead, it is probably ignition related. If she comes to life briefly, then it's most likely fuel related... food for thought. Good luck!
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Wow, that has been a long time!
Yes, the coil was bad. The bad news is the coil is under the engine. The engine needs pulled to replace it. I had the dealer do it plus replace a faulty electric clutch. The whole job was $600+.
Hope you're handy and can tackle the job yourself.
Regards....Bob
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Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:31 AM
To: Bob
Subject: Cub Cadet 2135 - Quits after mowing 20-30 minutes
Hey Bob,
A real long shot as many years have passed. I found your post when searching for an answer to the same problem. Did you ever find out what the problem was?
Best Regards,
Jay
Here is what fixed my 15 year old 2185 which suffered from exactly the same issues last summer.
Take off both side panels and run it.
I'm not sure where you're located but assuming this problem has surfaced since things have started warming it may be an overheating issue. This happened to me last summer and I had a mobile tech come out to try to resolve my problem. First thing he did was take off the side panels and ask me to mow with the panels off to try and duplicate the problem.
Guess what, it didn't happen again for the rest of the summer. The bad news is that about a month ago, with no warning, the engine vomited oil all over the yard. I had had enough of the problems and gave in and bought a 2554.
Good luck, but this is a simple try.
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If you suspect that the fuel is vaporizing from heat you might try aluminum flashing or even aluminum foil to shield the fuel line to keep it from getting to hot. It has worked for me a time or two.
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Hi,
I had the same problem with a 2135 stalling. I replaced the ignition coil. I did NOT have to pull the engine, I just had to cut the shield so it could be removed. Unfortunately, the coil did not fix the problem.
Jerry
I will try making sure the fuel tank is totally clean next.