Low fuel pressure on Hustler

Bagster

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I have a 2013 Hustler with the FR65TV Kawasaki engine. I'm not getting enough fuel pressure to the carb. I've checked all the lines, filter, and in-tank screen. Anything else I can check before I call the dealer? The grass is growing and I need to mow
 

BlazNT

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Not knowing what mower you have have you checked the fuel pump.
 

Bagster

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Not knowing what mower you have have you checked the fuel pump.

The gas feeder tube in the tank was obstructed. I blew compressed air into the tube until the gas in the tank was agitated. I thought that would a sufficient test, but it wasn't. I pulled the tube, ran a 1/4" fuel line into the tank, hooked it to the fuel pump, and she started right up. I guess pressure caused to debris to flatten when blowing downward into the tube , and raise up when the fuel flow from the pump came from the other direction. It was a real head scratcher.
 
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