Shuboxlover 478 #1 Posted August 5, 2017 My dad has a mid 90's (i think) Craftsman lawn mower model number 917.257631 that he uses to just pull the sprayer and fertilizer around with. Has a 13HP Briggs on it. He'll be using it for a bit and when it gets warmed up, it'll all of a sudden die. He'll let it set for a couple minutes and then it will fire right up. I told him I think it might be the magneto armature (ignition coil). Does this sound like a correct diagnosis? I just wanted to double check before I go ordering stuff I won't need. Thanks in advance!!! Tyson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. L. Addison 299 #2 Posted August 5, 2017 I'd look into the ignition switch or a broken wire very thoroughly before I invested in something like that. Usually vibration or a bad connection is the cause for a loss of power. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,755 #3 Posted August 5, 2017 Check that the fuel cap vent hole is open 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
