5203 cold start proceedure

[DPic105]

Does any one have a proceedure that they follow for cold starting a 5203? I had a 990 and it was very clear on how to start it in the cold. I can't locate anything in the 'operators book of words. I have a block heater, but it hasn't been that cold ...yet...

PS. Anyone interested in a GREAT machine, the 5203 would be it!

[nmu98]

I have little issue starting my 5203 in the cold without the block heater. I do nothing out of the ordinary. I turn the key on and leave it for about 10 seconds. Leave the throttle at idle, and start it. It issually will start on 2 cylenders for about 3-7 seconds, then I bump up the throttle to about 1100rpms and let it warm up a bit, then move it to 1400rpms for a bit. After the engine seems to be warming a bit, I use it gently until the engine and tranny have been warmed.

[Willl]

Cold Weather Starting Procedure

[Willl]

nmu98, You don't activate your heaters ?

[RollingsFarms]

i have a brand new 5203 and i have just been going by what the manual says. set the throttle to about 1/3 of the way, start the tractor, let it idle for a couple mins or so(i usually just sit there a min and then take off but only creeping while the tractor is still warming up). it hasnt gotten that cold here yet so i havent tried starting it it in cold weather. you rarely see tractors around here with block heaters anyways.

[nmu98]

nmu98, You don't activate your heaters ?

I have not, because I have seen no lights come on when I push the key in, or have I seen any difference in starting. I have never needed it.

[RWolf]

Does your 5203 have the cold weather kit? Easy way to find out is look at your air inlet tube and see if there is a heating (glow plug) installed. Here in Texas we only get a really cold snap once in about 5 - 10 years. And then I'm not going to use the tractor unless it's an emergency .

[DPic105]

On the inlet tube, near the front of the engine is some type of plug with wires going to it (or from it) Is this what you are talking about?
DPIC

[greggh]

Does any one have a proceedure that they follow for cold starting a 5203? I had a 990 and it was very clear on how to start it in the cold. I can't locate anything in the 'operators book of words. I have a block heater, but it hasn't been that cold ...yet...

PS. Anyone interested in a GREAT machine, the 5203 would be it!

Got one myself, and you are correct.