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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tazza" data-source="post: 3947" data-attributes="member: 82">I'm sure it has been checked, but have a look at the air filter, if its clogged up it will pour out black smoke.I would start with a compression test, check all cylinders and see how you go. They should be very close to each other. You could also check your valve clearance too, if there isn't enough clearance you will get lower compression.You could probably get it started with a snort of ether, just don't glow it if you try ether.Its your choice if you want to re-condition the engine your self or you could buy a re-built one that you can simply throw in.I got a price for a new V2203 about 12 months ago for $5,500 AUD, i fully re-built my V1702 for $1,500 AUD but the head wasn't cracked (another 1,400 if it was) and i got all the machining done for free.Check your compression and work from there. It should be around 400 PSI, i was told 350 PSI as the lower end of the scale, but still for personal use is still reasonable.Have a look at: it may help a bit.<a href="http://www.tractorsmart.com/Kubota%20Service%20Tips/Kubota%20Engine%20Service%20Tips.htm" target="_blank">http://www.tractorsmart.com/Kubota Service Tips/Kubota Engine Service Tips.htm</a></blockquote>