I bought a used zero turn Saturday afternoon form a small motor shop. Used it for about 15 minutes Sunday and initially was working fine. Then all of a sudden, lose of power when under load or when turning. oil smelled like gas, wouldn't cut anything without bogging down. I USED IT FOR 15 MINUTES!!!!!! The shop gave me a 30 day warranty, but I just want to return it for a refund and not have them fix it and they are giving me the run around.

I would guess that it's a used machine? the 30-day warranty probably states that they will repair it at no cost provided you bring it in to them?

They will repair it and it is used, however it was supposedly in great working order ..yada,yada,yada..when it was sold. And they continue to tell me that they wouldn't have sold it if it wan't in good condition. I have had it for (at the time I contacted them) less than 24hrs and used it for 15 minutes. I don't think it's an unreasonable request for a refund. It's not like I've had it for 29 days and cut for 50hrs and trying to return it.

Used warranties are normally repair and not refund. Sounds like the float in the carburetor is sticking. Pull oil dip stick and see if gas is in the bottom end. Not good having gas in the oil because it destroys the lubricating capabilities and cause the engine to seize up. Also sometimes it will fill up and lock the motor up just from the fluid not allowing the piston to move up and down.