I noticed on my new (used) JD 950 tractor that there are instructions for cold weather starting which basically involve the glow plug. It got me thinking....and I thought I'd ask since it wasn't addressed....
1. what's cold weather? As you know, cold weather to Texans is warm to Minnesotans. I suspect "cold weather" is below freezing.
2.Is there a certain temperature where it is good/effective to start using the block heater? Should I always use the block heater for cold weather starts.
3. the cold weather start procedure is to turn the key counter clockwise for a number of seconds and then start it. In cold weather, do you find that you have to move the throttle higher or keep it as it usually is in warm weather start.
4. at what point does diesel fuel begin to gel? (I put in a diesel fuel treatment to ward this off).
Thanks for the advice.
1. what's cold weather? As you know, cold weather to Texans is warm to Minnesotans. I suspect "cold weather" is below freezing.
2.Is there a certain temperature where it is good/effective to start using the block heater? Should I always use the block heater for cold weather starts.
3. the cold weather start procedure is to turn the key counter clockwise for a number of seconds and then start it. In cold weather, do you find that you have to move the throttle higher or keep it as it usually is in warm weather start.
4. at what point does diesel fuel begin to gel? (I put in a diesel fuel treatment to ward this off).
Thanks for the advice.