We are having trouble with the choke - john deere X300 mower starts and you have to hold the choke to keep the engine going. In the past we 'wiggled' the cable and it would run, now we can't keep the engine running unless holding the choke partially open, and it doesn't have enough power to mow. What can be causing this, and can we fix it ourselves. We have tried the following: 1) Wiggled the choke cable, which helped initially, however it no longer keeps the engine running. 2) Held the choke lever while mowing, engine would not run without choke lever engaged.

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You need to replace your Ball Joints! On the front steering rods There are two sometimes three !

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Hello carpenter552:

Check for the Belt being Off 1 of the Pulleys.
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Belt is Caught and Screaming and Not the Transaxle.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.HomePageServlet_Alt and Enter the Model Numbers STX46 and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. *You can Drag the View Windows for Better Viewing.* Select the Power Train File.
Please, Do Not Hesitate, If I Missed Something or you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance.
Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Be Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

jbridger (John)

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you need to check the seat switch first then have the park brake switch looked at.is there power to the starter relay?

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carb dirty, jets partially plugged, float sticking. Not so uncommon problem and is caused by the fuel left in the carb over the winter gumming up (going bad). You can attempt to clean this on your own if you are somewhat mechanically inclined. Search small engine repair and it will give you a generic breakdown of the parts in a small engine carb. If not the, to have someone overhaul a small engine carb will run you about $120 including parts (at least around VA).

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Let me guess, as soon as it sets still for a few hours, it fires straight up again, like there was no problem? :D

If you have one with the Kohler 12.5 Command Pro Engine:

These have a known issue with the ignition pickup/coil assembly. If you feel confident in your skills, removing the upper engine shroud will reveal the coil pack. Loosen the bolts and adjust it's width from the flywheel using a business card as a feeler gauge to set the gap. The card should just *slightly* bind between pickup and flywheel. If it STILL stalls and stumbles and eventually quits AFTER it is hot as you describe, likely the coil pack is tired and worn. Heat will make them short out internally as internal windings expand from heat. Replacement is the only cure. About $40 from Kohler, about $60 from John Deere.