I have a 2005 GR2100. Unfortunately, I let it run out of diesel gas for the first time. Do I have to bleed the gas line? Thanks
Kubota GR2100 Lawn and Garden Tractor
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yes you have to bleed it.
Don't go by the internet, everyone says you have to crack injector lines loose. NO YOU DON"T. Don't touch them. Leave them alone. Treat them as if they are venomous snakes, don't touch them with a wrench it is not needed-ever (unless you are doing major repairs).
See the pic? Where my finger is pointing, that is the bleeder. Loosen that bolt. 10mm wrench. Then turn the key on. When it quits bubbling, which usually takes about 30-45 seconds, tighten (snug, it aint gotta be real tight) it back up and start the engine. You are done. That is an old GR2100 engine that I have laying in the shop. See the wrench marks on the injector lines? The moron who owned it "bled" the fuel system by "cracking the lines loose" and ruined the injection pump. Don't believe everything you see on line, or on TV for that matter.
Don't go by the internet, everyone says you have to crack injector lines loose. NO YOU DON"T. Don't touch them. Leave them alone. Treat them as if they are venomous snakes, don't touch them with a wrench it is not needed-ever (unless you are doing major repairs).
See the pic? Where my finger is pointing, that is the bleeder. Loosen that bolt. 10mm wrench. Then turn the key on. When it quits bubbling, which usually takes about 30-45 seconds, tighten (snug, it aint gotta be real tight) it back up and start the engine. You are done. That is an old GR2100 engine that I have laying in the shop. See the wrench marks on the injector lines? The moron who owned it "bled" the fuel system by "cracking the lines loose" and ruined the injection pump. Don't believe everything you see on line, or on TV for that matter.
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Lugbolt- THANK you so much for your quick response. I will give this a try. I'm 83 and have NEVER let my diesel gas run out! So, I am glad to learn something new. Thanks again......
Thanks for the info. Is it advisable to do this after filter changes? I had a horrible time trying to start my 2160 after changing the filters. It coughed and chugged like a flooded gas engine and smoked. Cleasred up finally and is now running again nice as can be
yes anytime you have any part of the fuel system apart (filter, line, clamp, pump, etc) you will have introduced some air into the line, which will need to be bled out in order to run properly. Simple operation that so many have overcomplicated. MANY Kubota's have similar bleeding system. Really anything but common rail injection engines and they too have a bleeder on the top of the filter, same principle-loosen, turn the key on, wait, tighten, then start the engine.
I am not sure if I am doing this right.....BUT, thanks to Lugbolt for the advice. It worked exactly as you said. AGAIN........thanks for your quick response. Bob 19