The Marshmaster John Deere

Just got this thing for free it's a jd l108 it has an 18.5 briggs on it. I got it to fire once then shut off.

Got it running and driving it runs smooth but is flooding alot

I say sell it!

It's really rusted out

make it run, mod it, run it like you stole it and leave it where it dies

So any ideas on why this thing keeps flooding?

Carb issues probably float might get stuck open. Id say buy a new carb or rebuild it

So it's pumping way to fast and to much fuel any ideas

May be something to do with the fuel pump? I know most of the new john deeres have the gas tanks in the back. Try just putting a shut off on it for when its not running if it isn't a carb issue. I'd check the fuel pump lines also make sure there clean and hooked up right.

The carb will still limit the fuel pump. when its full the carb closes so it can't pump in. Try cleaning the carb thoroughly and make sure the float closes the needle to stop fuel going in.

The problem is that when I take the Line off it runs good but ad soon as I
Put it on it runs off and on. And I did clean it

Alright still no resolution of the fuel issue but I added some upgrades  
Also can some change the name of this build to THE MARSHMASTER John deere
Before

After said upgrade

Rear view

After said mud

After said mud rear view

It's getting 18s or 20s on the front next weekend on 8 in front wheels

If you're still flooding out, get into that carb. The fuel pump is not all of a sudden pumping more than it ever did. The carb is supposed to regulate fuel flow. If it's flooding, the fuel inlet system is not working properly. This consists of the float and fuel inlet valve. When the carb gets low on fuel, the float drops opening the fuel inlet valve and lets more fuel into the fuel bowl. As the bowl fills, the float rises, forcing the fuel inlet needle into it's seat, cutting off fuel delivery so it won't flood.

The most common cause of flooding like yours, is debris on the needle or seat, causing a failure to seal when the float rises. Clean the needle and seat thoroughly but be careful not to damage them. The needle or seat could be damaged, the float might no longer float properly (hole in it, letting fuel in) or the float height may not be set correctly.

This also has a plastic needle

Some of the newer briggs carbs the entire bottom of the carb is plastic and it separates from the rest when you remove the bowl and it has an o ring and o ring gasket between the them if one of those is bad it would cause your problem .I fixed one last year doing the same thing it was just a bad o ring .

Ok will check, could I put a metal needle valve in if needed?

http://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/images/briggs_intek_single_nikki_carb/inlet_o-ring.JPG
Here is a photo of the o ring and o ring gasket I mentioned

As long as it is the same size as the original it should work.

Make sure our bowl is no bent down..piny did that to me so I just bet is back up so it would close the needle sooner..

I swapped in a medal needle. Didn't work because it didn't slide right. So make sure it is the exact size and diameter if you do. I did find one that matched just so you know

Cleaned out the carb did time and it ran good for like 3 min then started surging I don't believe that it is flooding any more but ran it around for Like 10 min and it stalled and wouldn't start again.
Stalled right here

New tires for the front

Got the new tires mounted up and I will install them after school!
Also I'll get pics after school

Have you messed with the fuel pump? I'd make sure none of the hoses going to it aren't pinched and make sure is pump fuel when you turn it over.

Well it pumps plenty of fuel.