B7100 - fuel issue

[521]

Working, forgot to check fuel. Engine just kinda died - didt sputter - just kinda faded to off.
I filled the tank - tried to restart. Gurgled a few times but didnt start.

I bled the fuel line of air and noticed no fuel dripping from bleed bolt

Does this thing have a fuel pump?

Its cold out but not cold enough for fuel to gel.

Thoughts?

 

[bmblank]

I don't believe it has a fuel pump. I would imagine it'll take quite a bit of turning after running it out of fuel (even bleeding the lines properly) to start up. Plug it into a battery charger and see if it'll go. Luckily I have yet to run mine dry.
I'm sure NIW, among others, will know exactly what's going on and can give you specifics.

 

[CountryBumkin]

You can download free Service manuals for your B7100 here http://kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/in...s/&AutoIndex=7b382770ef3a92119571fb96d4d6a604
The part-1 manual has bleeding instructions on page 36.
The engine has a mechanical fuel pump located under the injection pump - so you have to crank the engine to get fuel pumping.

 

[bmblank]

The engine has a mechanical fuel pump located under the injection pump

Damn... Well, I can admit that I'm wrong.

 

[521]

Thanks all!!! My "process" for priming was a bit off. Took a little while longer then expected and i now smell like i bathed in diesel but the old gal is running.

Got firewood to haul and need to unload new rear blade. Glad to get her running again!