problem with kubota g2160

bubba402 · Jun 28, 2014

I bought a used Kubota g2160 last year. Works and mows great. At the end of the mowing season the 2160 started losing power and rpm's after it had been running about twenty minutes. Sometimes it would shut down, other times it would sputter awhile, then run smooth again for a short time before losing power again. I explained this to my mechanic who gave the 2160 a spring going-over this spring. The mechanic said he was unable to replicate the problem but said that the fuel filter was clogged. The 2160 ran great again this spring, but now (starting today) it is doing the same loss-of-power thing. I changed the fuel filter (maybe there was some residual dirt or debris from the tank). After about fifteen minutes of quality mowing, the engine is sputtering again. Anybody have any ideas or solutions?

amigauser · Jun 28, 2014

I would drain and clean the fuel tank. It sounds like there is debris in the tank clogging the filter.

David_Kb7uns · Jun 29, 2014

Did you change BOTH (2) fuel filters.

David Kb7uns

bubba402 · Jun 29, 2014

David_Kb7uns said:
Did you change BOTH (2) fuel filters.

David Kb7uns

no I didn't. I didn't know there were two fuel filters. Can you help me out? I changed the one that was on the left side of the engine. It was held in place with a metal clamp. Thanx.

walter boatwright · Jun 29, 2014

The other filter for fuel over the left rear tire . its the first to change.

bubba402 · Jun 29, 2014

I found the second filter that you put me on to, I will try to change that one also and see how it does. Thanks.

David_Kb7uns · Jun 30, 2014

That probably is your problem, if the first filter is clogged bad or you are using fuel treatment you will get water in the second filter as the electric lift pump will suck water through the first filter.

Last time I changed mine I took the tire off and it made it easier.

David Kb7uns.

walter boatwright · Jun 30, 2014

David_Kb7uns said:
That probably is your problem, if the first filter is clogged bad or you are using fuel treatment you will get water in the second filter as the electric lift pump will suck water through the first filter.

Last time I changed mine I took the tire off and it made it easier.

David Kb7uns.

I also take that tire off to change the hydro filter.