[reelapeelin]

Mac, when you say "hot", could it be too hot, in other words "overheated"?...if so there may be an auto-shut-off feature to keep the user from blowin' the motor...make sure (you probably already have) under the mowing deck and around the motor shaft where the blade attaches is clear of anything that might put too much drag on the motor...are you sure the blade is proper size?...too large, too much drag...too small, too many rpms...just thinkin' out loud, but you never know... ;) ;D...