Hey guys - just thought I would ask for any new ideas on cold starting. The 25hp Kohler does not like to start in the cold
My nephew Dan operates my old 425 (same model as Moss's) and he always has a difficult time starting it - (when the hydraulic oil gets so thick and cold) - he keeps the tricle charger on it all the time and also has a magnetic heater on the pump - still no luck for this storm - it would not start. needless to say he was disappointed as he could not plow.
He is now keeping it in the garage - but it is too cold in there as well for it to start. I think the problem is the battery is too small and does not have enough cranking amps. In the pictures on the PT site, it looks like they relocated it to behind the gas tank where you can get at it - it also looks like a larger auto battery. Can anyone verify this
I am wondering if there is room for me to relocate his to this configuration? Probably not since the engine is farther back in the new one.
I am also going to have them try and heat up the garage with a heater.
I will be up to my sisters place on Thursday and will have a look at it - I am sure the plugs are probably fouled with him trying to start it. I will get it started with a jump
Any ideas?
My nephew Dan operates my old 425 (same model as Moss's) and he always has a difficult time starting it - (when the hydraulic oil gets so thick and cold) - he keeps the tricle charger on it all the time and also has a magnetic heater on the pump - still no luck for this storm - it would not start. needless to say he was disappointed as he could not plow.
He is now keeping it in the garage - but it is too cold in there as well for it to start. I think the problem is the battery is too small and does not have enough cranking amps. In the pictures on the PT site, it looks like they relocated it to behind the gas tank where you can get at it - it also looks like a larger auto battery. Can anyone verify this
I am wondering if there is room for me to relocate his to this configuration? Probably not since the engine is farther back in the new one.
I am also going to have them try and heat up the garage with a heater.
I will be up to my sisters place on Thursday and will have a look at it - I am sure the plugs are probably fouled with him trying to start it. I will get it started with a jump
Any ideas?