just a quick question

[Western]

My DK35 acted similar at 220hrs, I ran 2 bottles of Seafoam through it and the smoke has became almost like the day I bought it. Starts allot better too. I was told to try this by a JD mechanic, so I don't know if it is a common remedy or an excepted one, but it worked on mine. May not help you any.

[ritcheyvs]

The MBZ Diesel community likes a product called Diesel Purge:

http://www.liqui-moly.de/liquimoly/p...cument&land=DE

You can add it to the tank or feed it at 100% into the lift pump. It cleans injectors amazingly well but can't fix mechanical issues.

Back on the glow system, Kioti has used several different circuits. In some, glow continues after the light goes out. In some the light is always on if the plugs are energized. In some, the "start" signal (to energize glow relay during crank) just taps off the wire to the starter. In others there is an additional "glow during crank" contact within the switch (that was my problem) for this signal. But in all cases, the plugs should be energized while you crank.

[Coyote machine]

It had been getting harder to start over a period of time. The smoke is bluish white and after it has warmed up it starts fine with no smoke. It is kept in a heated garage and has never spent a night outdoors. Fluid levels are all ok and no leaks of any kind. I will make a call to my dealer the first of the week and see what they say about the update on the plugs and talk to the mechanic there. I will keep you posted and thanks again for the help.

From the above, and your original description it sounds like you are experiencing a 'cold start' issue. Not so much as the name implies but more a first start of the day issue, related to your glow circuit, as suggested by several posters. Since your tractor is stored inside like mine in a heated garage it should start first time of the day with virtually no problems- but this is obviously not the case. How long ago did this problem begin- weeks, months?
Verifying whether your tractor has the update mentioned would be a wise place to begin.
Did you change the fuel filter at the most recent recommended service interval?
What do you use for diesel? Do you store it on site? Are you using 'cut' fuel for the winter months? If you store it on site is it in or outside? Do you use any additives?

[lunbrjck]

Yes fuel filter has been changed as all fluids and filters at the service interval. Change engine oil once a year even if the hours don't call for it. The fuel is commercial on road fuel and I only buy 5 gallon at a time, keep my tank full or almost full and use power service additive since new.