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    G2160 electrical problem

    Got it. Kinda. The positive battery cable had a lot of rust and crud wire terminal clamp. Was getting 10 volts out. Cleaned wire and clamp and it Cranked fine. That allowed me to continue mowing and figure out that I have a safe switch that’s going out. mowing along and hit a bump the engine...
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    G2160 electrical problem

    G2160 direct shoot mower. Battery has been weak but I was holding on as long as possible. Five years old. Cranked this morning and started mowing. Mower hesitated then dieded a couple of times But started right up. I mowed for about 25 minutes before it hesitated and died for good. couldnt get...
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    Overheating issue

    Thanks all. I have cleaned the radiator externally and the screen. The insides of the radiator is difficult to see except difectly under the cap. Those holes are not plugged but not as wide as I think they shoild be. Id rather not but a $200 radiator just to find I still need a head gasket, and...
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    Overheating issue

    Good morning, I have a G2160. got it 4years ago after it sat in previous owners yard for some years. Has 460 hours. Last year it started running hot in an hour, takes 2.5 to mow my yard. I know it is running hot , not due to the light but watching water and steam blow out of the radiator...
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    G2160 deck?

    I have a G2160 with the 48 inch center discharge deck. The deck gear box seal took an dump and the gear oil followed, leaving me crippled. I have found a RCK54 GR deck somewhat locally for about the parts cost to fix mine. Will this deck fit my tractor? One dealer says yes, another says no. I...
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    DirectShoot deck belt?

    Thanks Dave. I can this evening. Work calls. When I first started using it I didn't have a spring. I used a rubber bungie and had it super tight with no issues. Could the new spring be allow the belt to slap when I engage, allowing slack and thus belt roll?
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    DirectShoot deck belt?

    G 2160 DirectShoot bagger. Bought it after it had been sitting in the yard or PO for a couple or more years. Have most of the issues worked out. One electrical issue and my most frustration issue/problem.. The deck on this machine has 3 blades, 1 turning opposite direction of 2 that pushed...
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    G 2160 Fuel pump

    Pulled the suspect fuse with switch on, dash,ights went off and the shut of switch shut off. I didn***8217;t get any power to the light bulbs. Turned too cold to to continue since my fingers don***8217;t work as well as they could in cold small places. Here***8217;s the diagram if I can...
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    G 2160 Fuel pump

    Thanks! Looking at the diagram and the fuse page in the book, the fuel pump, headlights and power steering all work of of the 10 amp fuse. Headlights don't come on but not sure if the unbroken bulb is good or not. Can't check the power steering but kinda think its gonna be something in that...
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    G 2160 Fuel pump

    Thanks for the reply Jim. The pump has 2 wires to it. The tractor has been sitting in PO yard, uncovered for years. It is the DirectShoot model and it looks like they tried to back it up out of stuck with all the dirt and dust on everything at the back. Just fine powder dust and some grass...
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    G 2160 Fuel pump

    Bought a G 2160 pretty cheap. It had been sitting for a couple of years according to previous owner, who said it needed a starter. It did cause he had taken the old one off and lost it. Got it home, had surgery, Christmas ect. Been working on it for the past few weekends, between floods. New...
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    G2160 New Starter?

    Thanks for the reply! So I just leave that odd wire loose and be ok?
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    G2160 New Starter?

    Bought a used G2160 a couple of months ago, missing starter and had been sitting for a couple of years if not longer. 336 hours on the meter. It is the R48S DirectShoot model. I had light surgery just after buying and have just started working on it to have ready to mow this spring. Since the...