It sounds like the fuel line is plugged up. You could blow air back through the line into the tank as a temporary fix. Then when the tank is near empty use a shop vac with a short piece of water hose duct taped to the end to suck all the crud from the bottom of the tank.
Jacobsen Turfcat Issues
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The mower deck is hydraulic driven?
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Yes it is. The PTO lever engages a detent valve, but it pops off as soon as you take your hand off of it. I have it bungied on for the time being when I mow. We got a few days of cold weather and this fuel issue has become a priority. Not much sense worrying about the PTO when the engine wont start and run! :banghead:
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Thanks, this is my project for tomorrow. It's supposed to be 80degrees and the grass is LONG! so I will flush the tank and lines. I'll keep you all posted.
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Well I had some time to get back to the Jake... I was changing all the rubber fuel lines and noticed the filter bowl shutoff was tilted to the side. I pushed on it and saw bubbles, so I removed it and discovered the valve was broken. I attempted to find a replacement with out any luck from the Kubota dealer. Does anyone have a good source for Jacobsen parts? The deere dealer had one that was close, is it crucial that the filter bowl is the OEM one?
In removing the filter bowl, I noticed there was no fuel coming from the line, maybe just a drip... so I dialed my airhose pressure WAY down and blew a little air in the take...THE FLOOD GATES OPENED! :cool2: So I need to clean out the tank. I can't really tell if this solved one of my issues because I left the key on all day when I was looking for the filter bowl :duh: I will charge the battery and get some mowing done - grass is getting deep in Michigan!
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Well I had some time to get back to the Jake... I was changing all the rubber fuel lines and noticed the filter bowl shutoff was tilted to the side. I pushed on it and saw bubbles, so I removed it and discovered the valve was broken. I attempted to find a replacement with out any luck from the Kubota dealer. Does anyone have a good source for Jacobsen parts? The deere dealer had one that was close, is it crucial that the filter bowl is the OEM one?
In removing the filter bowl, I noticed there was no fuel coming from the line, maybe just a drip... so I dialed my airhose pressure WAY down and blew a little air in the take...THE FLOOD GATES OPENED! :cool2: So I need to clean out the tank. I can't really tell if this solved one of my issues because I left the key on all day when I was looking for the filter bowl :duh: I will charge the battery and get some mowing done - grass is getting deep in Michigan!
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UPDATE--
I had some time yesterday to work on my machine and cleaned out the tank, removed the drain and fuelline port (they are in rubber grommets). On the inside of these ports there is a mesh bag that acts like a prefilter. I washed them out and put everything back together, with new line and new filter bowl (i was able to order on from Jacobsen for $40) The whole time I was working on the fuel system, I was charging the battery, and I fired right up!! I mowed for a couple hours and tried to start it, but it was dead again. So I'm guessing there is a charging issue...
I know it's not the battery, or the alternator - had both of them tested. What else prevents the battery from charging? I'm thinking regulator. I can upload a schematic if anyone wants to take a look. Thanks in advance.
I may be able to get back to the hydraulics sometime.
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Bad connections on the ground cable.
I agree, that is where I'd start looking first.
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I moved the battery ground cable a few days ago to the chassis. Previously is was attached to thin body metal, and I moved it. Do you recommend I replace it? or move it closer to the engine block? I looked up a new regulator ($120) so I will do some testing before I spend that. There is also a small ground in a harness that clips into the alternator... could this be it? I appreciate your thoughts.
