jb2010
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I am looking at buying a new (to me) Yanmar tractor. Looking at 20-30hp models. I am staying away from the ones that continuously smoke or that will only crank if u pull the decompression lever. Here is my question: I'm running in to a few tractors that will only crank from a cold start if u heat the glow plugs (or thermal whatever). By cold I mean hasn't been ran in a few days. Temps are 70+. Is this also a sign of engine wear. Should I shy away from this issue also? Ive seen this on 2&3 cylinders on a ym2200, 2310d, and a 2610. They do this yet they don't have any blow by. I'm buying used from individual owners and trying to do all my homework as I can't afford to go to Fredericks and buy a really nice one nor can I afford to make a $3000 bad decision. My 2220 I sold would crank at almost any temp after turning it over no more than 3 or 4 times regardless of any Alabama temp. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thx!
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