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It's probably a problem in the fuel tank or line, such as an airlock or a clog. If you have a metal fuel tank, rust can clog the outlet where fuel comes out, similar to a plug in a drain.
Loosen the fuel filter with the lines open. If fuel is in the tank, fuel should run out. If nothing comes out, or only air, you have a blockage or airlock in the line.
Take the line loose, remove the fuel cap, and blow compressed air back through the line toward the tank to clear whatever is blocking it, then reconnect the line.
After clearing the line and refitting the fuel bowl, open the bleeder valve on the injector pump until fuel comes out, then try starting the tractor.
