my craftsman 17.0 hp lt2000 kohler engine starts up and run for 10 minutes than its start to sputter and slowly die. i replace the spark plug and filters at the beginning of the season. it starts up but than it dies within 5 minutes, it also seems like it doesn't have power.

greg, September 2007

Two reasons that worked for me;dirt at the bottom of tank, doesnot take much just remove tank &clean. also thereis a vent hole on gas cap that plugs up, loosen the cap when it starts to run rough if that works ,it's the vent.Good luck.

Ed H, March 2010