Oh yeah I guess I did not read the post with SeaFoam I thought the addition would be in the fuel not the oil. I would NEVER EVER put that in the oil of any engine
Don't be throwing the baby out with the bath water just yet. The hard starting may have nothing to do with a bum engine (unless the previous owner had hit it with ether). It's well documented (including in the manuals) to never hit them with ether. If someone did pretty much guaranteed something...
Good lookin machine there. Looks like it's all there. Many times on old machines all the missing things are the hardest thing to go through. And you're right that is a FAR more robust machine than the little Cub you're replacing. These Kubotas are like tanks. Thick steel, heavy drive shafts...
Very informative actual Kubota tech on these forums named Lugbolt. Good guy. I would advise conversing with him before a purchase Service, Repair & Maintenance
See if you can find blades for it from "Predator". Those blades are amazing. Plus they take a beating and look like they've never been used. I bought a set for my G2160 a few years ago. I figured after almost 3 years time to sharpen them. My wife said a guy in the factory where she works will do...
Well I have the entire shop manual with schematics and such. What exactly are you attempting to find? I can try scanning into PDF(s) or if too large (physically), my daughter is a manager at our local Office Depot in the print shop. They have large format copiers. If needed (and you don't mind...