cmsedore
Silver Member
Since the weather's turned colder, my L4610 has started differently, and I'm feeling a little new owner paranoia.
When starting in colder weather (below 20 degrees), I noticed that I get more smoke during the first 15-20 seconds of run time. I've assumed this was normal as most diesels I've had do this. However, I've also noticed that not all the cylinders fire for the first 5-10 seconds it runs. The only time I had this experience was cold starts after a so-so rebuild on a Ford 1700. Before the rebuild, the 1700 would start up nice and even, afterward, it would take a few seconds for both cylinders to catch. Didn't like the kubota doing the same thing.
Does this sound like anyting to worry about? Or am I overly concerned about nothing?
Thanks for the collective wisdom!
-Chris
When starting in colder weather (below 20 degrees), I noticed that I get more smoke during the first 15-20 seconds of run time. I've assumed this was normal as most diesels I've had do this. However, I've also noticed that not all the cylinders fire for the first 5-10 seconds it runs. The only time I had this experience was cold starts after a so-so rebuild on a Ford 1700. Before the rebuild, the 1700 would start up nice and even, afterward, it would take a few seconds for both cylinders to catch. Didn't like the kubota doing the same thing.
Does this sound like anyting to worry about? Or am I overly concerned about nothing?
Thanks for the collective wisdom!
-Chris