powerscol
Veteran Member
Filled up tractor today - ran fine for 10 minutes, then died. I may have bad fuel (water). Had to tow it with my truck back to the barn. I learned that clutch does not disengage drive train. Trans must be in neutral too. Rear tires would not turn until I did
Checked and drained fuel filter - still no start. Also did air purge procedure too, I thought fuel may have jelled, but was good. Added 911 anyway to filter and tank and tried again - no go. Fuel came from a full Jerry can that is about 6 month old and had standard died fuel #2. Is there an easy way to drain the tank and start fresh?
It will try and start but acts flooded with lots of smoke. I managed to kill the battery, so charging now
Will get new filter in the morning and try again. Any thoughts?
If there is not a way to drain the tank (other than a siphon), is there a simple way to check fuel flow to the filter with the filter bow off and a bucket underneath? Do I just turn the ignition on or is it gravity to the bowl. That may also purge any water from tank too before I put the new filter in.
Thanks - Keith
Checked and drained fuel filter - still no start. Also did air purge procedure too, I thought fuel may have jelled, but was good. Added 911 anyway to filter and tank and tried again - no go. Fuel came from a full Jerry can that is about 6 month old and had standard died fuel #2. Is there an easy way to drain the tank and start fresh?
It will try and start but acts flooded with lots of smoke. I managed to kill the battery, so charging now
Will get new filter in the morning and try again. Any thoughts?
If there is not a way to drain the tank (other than a siphon), is there a simple way to check fuel flow to the filter with the filter bow off and a bucket underneath? Do I just turn the ignition on or is it gravity to the bowl. That may also purge any water from tank too before I put the new filter in.
Thanks - Keith