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Wouldn't stay running, now won't start - Help!

Hi,
I have a Simplicity Broadmoor 14 Hydro model # 1692182 38in cut with a 14hp Kohler Command OHV engine. I'm having some issues with it starting & running that I'm hoping you all can help me with.
The issue I've been dealing with for a while is when I'm mowing it will run great for about a half hour or so then it will lose power & will die if I don't put it in choke. Once I put it in choke it will continue to run in choke for a minute or 2 but will die after that, then it would crank but would not restart for a while. The last couple of times I would try to start it cold I noticed I had to crank it more than normal to start it & the last time it spat out some black smoke once it finally did start. I have changed the spark plug, air filter, & fuel filter. There is a small nick in the fuel line just before the filter but I do see fuel in the filter when I'm trying to start it & when it dies & it's not leaking fuel. I have checked the float on the carburetor to see if it was stuck but it wasn't. Also the last time it died I attempted to jump it with my car to get it back to the house. It wouldn't start & after several tries it stopped cranking & all I hear now is a single click that seems to be coming from under the "dashboard" not down by the starter. Sorry for the long post & thanks for any help you can provide.

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