8 seconds. :-)

[pickeringchris]

My ck27 manual says the glow plugs heat for 8 seconds and that if the engine is warm I can turn the key over at any time during that 8 seconds. Since I keep my shop heated all the time to 18c do I need to let the glow plugs warm up or can I just turn it over right away? Thanks.

 

[mguitas]

My ck27 manual says the glow plugs heat for 8 seconds and that if the engine is warm I can turn the key over at any time during that 8 seconds. Since I keep my shop heated all the time to 18c do I need to let the glow plugs warm up or can I just turn it over right away? Thanks.

Even in a heated garage you still should use the glow plugs. But in the summer time in my garage, when it gets about 90 an humid, then i can just turn the key an start right up. I'm guessing because the engine is warm.

 

[Gittyup]

Wait for the glow plug light to extinguish before starting. This will ensure complete combustion. If it's warm in your garage, it won't likely take them the full 8 seconds. GP controls seem to sense temperature and adjust time according to temp.

 

[pickeringchris]

Ok cool. Thanks guys. As I may I already mentioned, I have never owned a diesel anything before.

 

[Army grunt]

I use mine all the time I feel it saves on starter .
Army Grunt

 

[Mousefield]

Wait for the glow plug light to extinguish before starting. This will ensure complete combustion. If it's warm in your garage, it won't likely take them the full 8 seconds. GP controls seem to sense temperature and adjust time according to temp.

Same here.

 

[rd_macgregor]

I agree with Army Grunt that it is a good idea to let the GP cycle before starting up. Having said that, I have occasionally absent-mindedly fired up my DK45 immediately (ie just turned the key all the way to start) even in below-freezing temps and it starts right up. I don't think this is a good idea to do routinely, but was impressed none-the-less.
BOB

 

[jonyyuma]

On my Kubota I count to 10, it will start without glows, but you really save the starter and it doen't blow as much smoke into garage?

 

[k0ua]

My kubota manual say anything over 32F glow for 2 to 3 seconds. (tho when it is 85 to 90 out I usually just bump the starter and it fires right up). from about 20 to 32degrees .. glow for 5 seconds, and below 20 glow for 10 seconds. If you dont glow for a bit on a cool day, it will not start reliably. but even 2 or 3 seconds of glow plug operation will make it start with just a bump to the key. Makes a big difference.

James K0UA

 

[KiotiDave]

Hey,
Let the glow plugs cycle themselves. They are temperature and timer controlled for optimum starting. Less smoke and longer starter life as has been mentioned. If it is extremely cold you can cycle more than once and also turn them on manually when first started to smooth out the coughing and smoke when cold.
Happy tractoring,
Dave G.
KiotiDave