Loss of power/Stalling in the cold

[Gator6x4]

The first small compact I purchased the elderly Service Manager told me the compact was not a large tractor and the way to never see him again was pay the difference in price and use road diesel, 2 ounces of Power Service and four ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil in every five gallons of diesel.

Several small compacts later I still follow his advise and never have had a problem. I traded a compact one time that was ten years old and it still had the same fuel filter on it that came with it.

 

[dodge man]

I have yet to figure out why mine kept stalling during snow removal. I used an additive to. To me it didn't appear they were gelling up but I'm not sure. I cut the filters open too and about the only thing I saw was a very fine silt and very little of it. I know the sending units can rust so I've wondered if that was my problem.

 

[Mowbizz]

The first small compact I purchased the elderly Service Manager told me the compact was not a large tractor and the way to never see him again was pay the difference in price and use road diesel, 2 ounces of Power Service and four ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil in every five gallons of diesel.

Several small compacts later I still follow his advise and never have had a problem. I traded a compact one time that was ten years old and it still had the same fuel filter on it that came with it.

I am using road diesel bought from my local Irving station. I also use the power service white bottle and also liberal amounts of diesel dry. I was think that maybe I should pull around back to the trucker pumps and get my diesel there instead of the general pumps out front. Any difference in the trucker diesel besides high power pumps that pump a lot faster than the public pumps?

 

[Peter 315]

I am using road diesel bought from my local Irving station. I also use the power service white bottle and also liberal amounts of diesel dry. I was think that maybe I should pull around back to the trucker pumps and get my diesel there instead of the general pumps out front. Any difference in the trucker diesel besides high power pumps that pump a lot faster than the public pumps?

The fuel all comes out of the same tank

 

[Peter 315]

Kubota 6A32-58862 OEM Complete Diesel Gasoline Fuel Filter Assembly Universal | eBay Add this filter if you have room, you can see the water in it

 

[LouNY]

It's not going to fun, but your tractor only holds 6 gallons of fuel. It sounds like it has a generic inline fuel filter.
Go get you a five gallon can of kerosene that is effectively #1 fuel. Drain out at least half or 3/4 of whats in your fuel tank (save it for summer).
Add the kerosene at least 50% or even 100% and just a couple of ounces of the power serve.
If you end up at 100% kerosene I wouldn't be afraid of a couple ounces of 50-1 2 stoke oil added, it will help lube the injection pump.
Install the largest inline filter you can.
You might want to back off a bit on the diesel dry.
I know how that cold floor feels, I'm only a few years behind you.

 

[The Fred]

I am using road diesel bought from my local Irving station. I also use the power service white bottle and also liberal amounts of diesel dry. I was think that maybe I should pull around back to the trucker pumps and get my diesel there instead of the general pumps out front. Any difference in the trucker diesel besides high power pumps that pump a lot faster than the public pumps?

Diesel dry is alcohol and only removes water, you might consider Power Service that lowers the waxing point. I use it in a 300 gallon tank with straight #2 fuel. I never have waxing issues.

Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost | Power Service

Reagrds, Fred

 

[Jerry/MT]

No way to remove water... just a plastic in-line filter.

I would seriously look at getting a real diesel fuel filter;one with a drain. You'll have to figure o way to mount it and run the lines to the filter and from the filer to the injector pump. Also minimize condensation and keep the tank as full as possible.

 

[Gator6x4]

I am using road diesel bought from my local Irving station. I also use the power service white bottle and also liberal amounts of diesel dry. I was think that maybe I should pull around back to the trucker pumps and get my diesel there instead of the general pumps out front. Any difference in the trucker diesel besides high power pumps that pump a lot faster than the public pumps?

In my area it all comes from the same tank. The only difference being the nozzles on the pump hose. The general pump was out of Service one time and a sign directed me to the large truck pump. I stuck the nozzle in the five gallon can, pulled the nozzle handle and diesel fuel shot up out of the container and up my arm. Be careful if you ever use the “Big Boy” pumps or you will do as I had to do, soak your clothing in a simple green solution prior to washing them by themselves to remove the diesel smell.

 

[Egon]

Diesel dry is alcohol and only removes water, you might consider Power Service that lowers the waxing point. I use it in a 300 gallon tank with straight #2 fuel. I never have waxing issues.

Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost | Power Service

Reagrds, Fred

Fuel injection pumps may not like alcohol.