I noticed that my tractor was losing power. Then I noticed that it would start up okay, but as soon as I put it into gear and let up on the clutch the tractor would stall. I took out the air filter, shook it and put it back in. The tractor eventually started to work. A few days later I had a guy come out to do a 100 mile maintenance service. He replaced the fuel filter and air filter. He thought that perhaps the fuel was a problem so he put in some additive. The tractor worked - it did not stall, but it still did not have the power it once had.
I didn't use the tractor for a few days. Today I went out to use the tractor. It started right up, but stalled right away when I put it into gear. I ran it for about 20-30 minutes and it kept stalling when I put it in gear. The engine had warmed up so that was not the problem. It was about 40-50 degrees outside. I had added fuel to the tractor about a week ago, so it now had more fuel then when the guy came out to work on the tractor.
I don't understand why the tractor will start up without a problem but dies right after I shift it into gear - even with the clutch depressed. I'm going to let it sit overnight to see if the problem repeats tomorrow. I'm thinking about getting some diesel fuel additive to see if that helps, but I am baffled. If any of you have ideas or questions -let me know.
Thanks.
I didn't use the tractor for a few days. Today I went out to use the tractor. It started right up, but stalled right away when I put it into gear. I ran it for about 20-30 minutes and it kept stalling when I put it in gear. The engine had warmed up so that was not the problem. It was about 40-50 degrees outside. I had added fuel to the tractor about a week ago, so it now had more fuel then when the guy came out to work on the tractor.
I don't understand why the tractor will start up without a problem but dies right after I shift it into gear - even with the clutch depressed. I'm going to let it sit overnight to see if the problem repeats tomorrow. I'm thinking about getting some diesel fuel additive to see if that helps, but I am baffled. If any of you have ideas or questions -let me know.
Thanks.