Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): B&S 11HP Dies Going Down Hill, wheel horse, fuel outlet
QuestionI have a 1988 211-5 Wheel Horse with a 11HP B&S. When cutting the lawn going down hill the engine will stop. When I notice it is starting to die I cut the wheel hard left or right the engine will fire back up. This problem only happens when going down hill. I thought it was electrical because when it dies it sounds similar to when I lift off the seat and seat switch cuts the engine off. I actually replaced the seat switch, didn't work. I looked for frayed wires thinking there was a short somewhere, I didn't find any. It doesn't matter if the deck is engaged or not. It seems to happen after the engine has heated up. Do you have any suggestions?
AnswerI would suspect it is an issue with an electrical connection or, possibly, a problem with the float in the carburetor hanging up and jarring it by cranking the wheels may correct this. I doubt the problem is related to heat because you mention it only occurs going down hill. Another possibility is a piece of debris in the fuel tank that is covering the fuel outlet when the tractor is on an incline. Hope this helps.