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Gittyup · 05-13-2008, 12:37 PM

When it's warm, say above 60, I don't wait at all for the glow plugs. It actually starts better this way when warm, and smokes less. I usually let it warm up at about 1500 rpms for a few minutes before use. When it's cold out I let it warm up for at least 10 minutes.

I always, always, always, let the engine idle at minimal rpms for a minute or two before I turn it off. I was told a long time ago by a old time tractor mechanic to do this because it reduces valve wear. I do it on all my equipment, even my cars and trucks. I've never had an oil burner, and I think this really helps prevent it.

CrabJoe, yours shouldn't be smoking for a full minute.

05-13-2008, 12:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gittyup Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 422	Re: Warm-up Time ? When it's warm, say above 60, I don't wait at all for the glow plugs. It actually starts better this way when warm, and smokes less. I usually let it warm up at about 1500 rpms for a few minutes before use. When it's cold out I let it warm up for at least 10 minutes. I always, always, always, let the engine idle at minimal rpms for a minute or two before I turn it off. I was told a long time ago by a old time tractor mechanic to do this because it reduces valve wear. I do it on all my equipment, even my cars and trucks. I've never had an oil burner, and I think this really helps prevent it. CrabJoe, yours shouldn't be smoking for a full minute.