JOHN DEERE S120 Starts Then Dies
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86%
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Fuel Shut-off Solenoid
This electromagnetic valve is located at the base of the carburetor and must remain energized to allow fuel into the main jet. If the internal coil is weakened or the plunger is partially seized, it may retract during cranking but fail to stay open during the vibrations of combustion, cutting off fuel flow immediately after startup. This is a common failure point on the Briggs & Stratton engines used in the S100 series.
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8%
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Fuel Pump
The S120 uses a vacuum-pulse fuel pump that relies on crankcase pressure fluctuations to move a rubber diaphragm. If the diaphragm has a micro-perforation or the vacuum line from the engine block is cracked, the pump cannot provide sufficient flow to maintain the fuel level in the carburetor bowl, causing the engine to stall as soon as the bowl is depleted.
SKU: UC18908
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6%
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Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel system requires a vent to prevent a vacuum from forming in the tank as fuel is withdrawn. If the integrated vent in the cap is obstructed by debris or a manufacturing defect, the resulting negative pressure will eventually overcome the fuel pump's lift capacity, starving the engine of fuel after a few seconds of operation.
SKU: AM143506
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Fuel Shut-off Solenoid.
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