Travis_R
Veteran Member
Where does the needle on the temperature gauge supposed to stay at (as long as the tractor is at operating temp. and the radiator is cleaned) when you're bush hogging with the 231 ?
My temp gauge is original. Half of the gauge where the needle reads is "green" (normal operating temperature) and the other part is "white" (meaning it's running on the hot side) and the radiator needs to be cleaned.
For some reason, I'm thinking mine is running more on the "warm" side than it should. I NEVER let the needle get in the "white" because I'm scared that's too hot for it and may blow a head gasket.
CAN I let the needle get in the "white" and still be safe to run the tractor?? If so, HOW FAR can it go over in the white before I need to stop and clean the radiator??
With the radiator cleaned out, while bush hogging (meaning tractor's under load), I'm guessing the needle STAYS about a quarter inch or so from the "white" area of the gauge.
Does this tractor have a thermostat??
Also, I sometimes have to add anti-freeze to the radiator, but not often... Is this normal??
I'm just concerned, that's all...
Thanks!
My temp gauge is original. Half of the gauge where the needle reads is "green" (normal operating temperature) and the other part is "white" (meaning it's running on the hot side) and the radiator needs to be cleaned.
For some reason, I'm thinking mine is running more on the "warm" side than it should. I NEVER let the needle get in the "white" because I'm scared that's too hot for it and may blow a head gasket.
CAN I let the needle get in the "white" and still be safe to run the tractor?? If so, HOW FAR can it go over in the white before I need to stop and clean the radiator??
With the radiator cleaned out, while bush hogging (meaning tractor's under load), I'm guessing the needle STAYS about a quarter inch or so from the "white" area of the gauge.
Does this tractor have a thermostat??
Also, I sometimes have to add anti-freeze to the radiator, but not often... Is this normal??
I'm just concerned, that's all...
Thanks!
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