kubota t1870

My 2004 T1870 is having a stalling issue. The engine is occasionally cutting out and stalling. It happens quite predictably as follows: - starts to happen after the engine warms up (maybe 10-15 minutes - when I go over the edge of a hill and point nose down (it is fine nose up a hill) - when I...

My 14 year old Kubota T1870 runs well and still does a decent job cutting the grass on our bumpy 1 acre. However recently it has started to shut down after 20-30 minutes of mowing. When this happens there is absolutely no response to the ignition key being turned. No click, no dash lights...

Does anyone know where I can download a service/shop or any manual for the T1870. I need to install a belt.

Anyone had any experience with the T1870, I think thats the model, its a 18 hp, Kawasaki 2 cylinder, HST with a 48'' cut. The local dealer has one for about $3500 plus tax. Thanks

Any one know the suggested retail on the T1870 with 48" mower? Should one be able to do better than suggested retail? If so, what would be a good price? Thanks!