Fuel supply problem

Kbtaman65

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M5040
May 20, 2022
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Marion NC
M5040 is still have a fuel supply problem. I can get it started after bleeding the air and it runs fine for a few minutes. If I put it under any kind of load. It begins to sputter and will eventually die. I've completely cleaned out the fuel system. This started after I stalled the tractor while plowing my garden
 

19thSF

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I mention this often. Because it such an easy item to check, I will mention it again. Are the breathers in your fuel cap plugged? Try starting and running with the cap loose. No air into the tank, no fuel out
 

Kbtaman65

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M5040
May 20, 2022
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Marion NC
I mention this often. Because it such an easy item to check, I will mention it again. Are the breathers in your fuel cap plugged? Try starting and running with the cap loose. No air into the tank, no fuel out
Thank you for your reply. I did check the fuel cap and that wasn't the problem.
 

Kbtaman65

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M5040
May 20, 2022
26
10
3
Marion NC
M5040 is still have a fuel supply problem. I can get it started after bleeding the air and it runs fine for a few minutes. If I put it under any kind of load. It begins to sputter and will eventually die. I've completely cleaned out the fuel system. This started after I stalled the tractor while plowing my garden
I figured out my problem. My fuel line from the tank to the water separator under the floor board was collapsing. Apparently a rat had chewed on the line enough that it weakened it to the point it would collapse but not enough that it would leak or suck air.
 
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Pau7220

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Apparently a rat had chewed on the line enough that it weakened it to the point it would collapse but not enough that it would leak or suck air.
Great catch! Thanks for posting the fix.
 
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