L2501 intermittent loss of power and sputtering

Rover78

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Equipment
L2501
Oct 18, 2025
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Maine
I know this has been talked about some but I am hoping for a way to confirm the issue. I have a 2022 l2501 that will occasionally lose power, sputter and smoke if I try to power through it. It currently has 90 hrs on it. I have had it to the dealer several times for this complaint starting around 40hrs. They cannot seem to replicate. Nor can I when I got in a drive around their yard. After some reading I am leaning towards the lift pump. But could the lift pump issues be extremely intermittent? I can go several days with no issue then it will run rough. If I idle it down and give it a minute it will generally come out of it. The dealer has been hesitant to try any diag or fix. I don’t fault them if it won’t do it while under their care. Now my warranty is up. I have gotten it on video which is how I got them to come get it last time. Is there any specific diag I can do for seemingly somewhat common lift pump issues? I do not like to just throw parts at something but I am getting frustrated with this basically new tractor. Thanks for insight.