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flyngti · 05-28-2008, 12:39 PM

I recall this discussion came up here on TBN a while ago, but I'll be darned if I can find the post. There was a point about how an idling diesel engine will drop below it's optimal operating temperature and cause...something -- can't remember what exactly but it didn't sound good!

If I'm working and need to hop off the tractor for a minute or two, I let it idle. If it's more than just a few minutes, I shut it off.

05-28-2008, 12:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
flyngti Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Snohomish County, WA Posts: 96	Re: To idle to not to idle I recall this discussion came up here on TBN a while ago, but I'll be darned if I can find the post. There was a point about how an idling diesel engine will drop below it's optimal operating temperature and cause...something -- can't remember what exactly but it didn't sound good! If I'm working and need to hop off the tractor for a minute or two, I let it idle. If it's more than just a few minutes, I shut it off. __________________ John Deere 2320. 200CX FEL, Modern Ag 5' Box Blade, 4' blanket harrow, POS loader forks, HF quick hitch, Mill Creek model 25 manure spreader Craftsman 46" cut lawn tractor w/ trailer