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Something very interesting happened today. It's been about a week and a half since I've last run the mower. I have burned about half a tank of fuel with BG injector cleaner in it like suggested on here. Haven't done the sea foam yet. Anyhow I turned the key after the glow light went out and it...

All very good points, fixing those broken soft fuel hoses really did make it start a lot easier (obviously now there's no fuel leak/no air in the lines) and I will check to see if I can smell fuel in the oil. Similar to the 6.4 powerstroke issues with fuel in the oil and the damage that can...

That's what worries me, and yes the black smoke is what I want to see like my B2301 when it starts. A small puff and that's it not the white smoke that comes out of the mower. I hope it's not on it's way out the door but that's ultimately the risk I took buying a used machine

I've noticed a slight ticking sound as well which to me sounded like lifter tap but I wasn't sure if it was that or fuel related since it seems like it gets more than it needs. I'd hope they don't find that it's on its way out the door. But I definitely will, I'm sure they'll think I'm "that"...

Sorry for the delay I've been a lot busier than I wanted to be but I did get the water pump replaced on the ZD21 and the coolant system flushed. It was nasty for sure but it's got new everything at this point. Replaced the hoses, thermostat, of course the water pump and respective gaskets, and...

If the relay isn't functioning properly will the glow plug light come on and then time out after a few seconds? That part appears to work properly at least. It doesn't hesitate to start it just seems like it's got excess fuel sitting in the combustion chambers. But I'm not 100% sure on either.

Ok cool, I'll shelf the concentrate then and just wash it out with the distilled like you all suggested. Guess I don't know as much as I thought I did, but, that's why I asked and signed up here. That would be my luck trying to do the best thing to take care of an older machine and in turn hurt...

Lmicheal, That's good to know, I'm glad I didn't proceed without caution and potentially split my block unknowingly. What was more concerning is my local dealer mechanic mentioned that being one of the methods they use and he didn't mention the thermostat removal. So that's what I will do then...

I'd venture to guess this will be the same way. I noticed rusty water blown back from the engine fan and saw the water pump was wet. I have the Prestone flush concentration to run through it most likely while I cut my grass later this week when it's not 100° outside. Be a good test to see if it...

I have a follow up question on the fuel pump, I'd read they can shim them to adjust the fuel timing and there is an adjustment bolt on it as well. Wasnt sure if there were stock specs on it somewhere in the service manual maybe? It also needs a water pump and I'd like to flush the coolant...

Ok, thank you. Sort-of what I anticipated not knowing myself. I wasn't entirely sure what to think either other than an injector hanging open or too much fuel. I'd like it to produce as little smoke as possible of course. I'll call the dealer and see what their theory is and go from there. Thanks!

Hey all, new here but a 6 year Kubota owner. Love their machines. Recently purchased a 2006 (so I'm told) ZD21F from a friend of mine. He recently replaced a laundry list of parts on it and it smokes on startup for about 5-8 seconds when it's cold and clears right up after. It is a blueish white...