Stalling B2601

[Flower Farmer]

Great forum!

I have a B2601 with 134 hours on it that is slow to start and stalls after about 15 seconds running. I changed the fuel filter to no avail then drained the fuel tank and replaced the fuel still to no avail. Ran a bit of diesel deep clean through, still no change from what I can tell.

It’s about four years old, used mostly for tilling and mowing.

Any thoughts?

 

[rentthis]

Does it ,by chance, have a second fuel filter that you haven't found? Another easy thing to try is to open your fuel cap to see if it's vent is clogged. that's a long shot because it takes longer that 15 seconds as a rule. Another possibility is gasoline in the fuel.

 

[Flower Farmer]

Does it ,by chance, have a second fuel filter that you haven't found? Another easy thing to try is to open your fuel cap to see if it's vent is clogged. that's a long shot because it takes longer that 15 seconds as a rule. Another possibility is gasoline in the fuel.

Nah

 

[Flower Farmer]

Does it ,by chance, have a second fuel filter that you haven't found? Another easy thing to try is to open your fuel cap to see if it's vent is clogged. that's a long shot because it takes longer that 15 seconds as a rule. Another possibility is gasoline in the fuel.

Thanks for the thoughts! Just the one fuel filter, and no vacuum problem with the cap (tried that first and subsequently, repeated loosening it). There’s definitely not gasoline in the fuel, drained it completely and filled it from a new jug of new diesel myself.

 

[RCW]

Runs for 15 seconds and quits?

Does it shut off like turning the key off, or does it stumble and slowly quit?

If the former, bet it's a safety switch. If the latter, could be fuel related.

If the former, bet is seat switch.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

'slow to start' could be weak/bad battery especially if it's 4 years old. Not a lot of hours on it.