Recent content by JohnR in VA

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    Still working my Kubota. Does the work End ? Reckon not !.

    Still working my Kubota. Does the work End ? Reckon not !.
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    Kubota BX23S runs until it sputters and dies

    Sorry for the delayed response - I didn't buy the shop manual, but I went through the process of removing the tank anyway, taking several pictures along the way to ensure I could get it back together. When the tank was completely removed, I could hear something sizable rattling inside, so I...
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    Kubota BX23S runs until it sputters and dies

    Thanks for these inputs. I''ll remove the tank. clean it with algaecide, and replace the filters. I can probably do that without the shop manual, but maybe it's time to buy it. Not sure why the manuals are so expensive. Years back, I bought a Haynes shop manual for an old Toyota Corolla--for...
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    Kubota BX23S runs until it sputters and dies

    I appreciate the response Russell. I have replaced the fuel filters (2) once on schedule. I'll replace them again. It'll be ahead of schedule, but that's not a big deal at all. I've tried SeaFoam, but maybe I'll also try some algaecide.
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    Kubota BX23S runs until it sputters and dies

    Thanks for this response, Lynnmor. I opened the cap and listened for air entering the tank, but didn't hear anything. The background hum from cicadas didn't help. So I cleaned the cap, and periodically partially opened the cap while driving to vent the tank. Th tractor exhibited the same...
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    Kubota BX23S runs until it sputters and dies

    My Kubota BX23S runs until it sputters and dies. After investigating several potential causes, I let the tractor sit for a day or so, and it started fine, sputtering out again after about 15-20 minutes. I thought some debris had entered the tank blocking the fuel line. My theory was that...