Legacy 2100 steamway

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Any ideas why my machine runs for about 20 mins and then bogs down and cuts off. But it will start right back up? Help me
 

Dolly Llama

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But it will start right back up?

and run for another 20 minutes and bog down again?

could be a fuel vapor lock .
Weak/bad coil can do that too

there's nothing peculiar about the Kohler engine.
the only safety shut off is the waste tank over flow float and low oil pressure sensor
it's on top the engine block under the air filter
speaking of air filter, a dirty one can cause it bog too

How many hours on it?

.L.T.A.
 
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Thank all yall for your helpful advise. Please post anymore ideas or advise.


more info would help, Angie

how many hours?
what have you done so far,

since you just bought it, I'd strongly suggest you put new plugs in it, change oil and all filters (oil, air and fuel)

speaking of fuel, are you running direct to van fuel tank or using a boat tank?
If boat tank, be sure the tank vent on the cap is working/open


..L.T.A.
 

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pee-esss

if unit is stock and hasn't been modified, the fuel pump and filter is located on the left side center frame rail (looking at front of unit)
and if more than 1500 hours on the unit, I prob'ly replace it for good measure.
(reasonably cheap at NAPA)
and relocate it toward the front lower frame.
IMO, the stock pump gets too hot in it's location and premature pump fail and/or vapor lock can happen

BUTT......if running a boat tank, check that vent first (just loosen the gas cap and run)


and of course you're going to change plugs, oil (engine, blower and CAT pump) filters, grease the fittings, etc
right?


If you haven't done that already, GET BUSY!!

Love
Uncle Larry


..L.T.A.
 

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