Gc1720 wont start again

[Ooklaa]

This is really starting to piss me off. This is twice now this tractor is leaving me stranded.

Gc1720 not starting - YouTube

Gc1720 won't start again - YouTube

 

[GC1710]

Are you running winter blend diesel? I know my stations switched about 3 weeks ago and I made sure to run her almost empty and refill.

Just for kicks is your air filter and screen below steering wheel clean?

Turn you fuel off open fuel filter turn on fuel, does fuel flow?

Just some thoughts to help you trouble shoot.

 

[2ndhalf]

It seems like fuel is restricted because it starts but won't stay running and when you throttle it up it dies faster. Pinched fuel line, fuel filter, fuel shuttoff are the easy things to check.

Looks new is it under warranty... if so just call a dealer. If it were a safety interlock it wouldn't even start.

 

[ray66v]

Sorry.

Please note, it is starting. The best way to describe your problem is, it won't keep running.

It is most likely a fuel issue.

You can test it by opening the hood, open the air cleaner, and spray some WD-40 in to the intake when it tries to quit running. If you can keep it running on the WD-40, but it stop as soon as you quit spraying, it's a fuel problem.

You may have gelled fuel. Get some Power Service 911, and add it to the fuel tank. (Everyone should keep a bottle of this on hand).

You can also put an electric heater under the tractor, and a trap over the top of the tractor to warm it up.

Winter starting requires more glow plug time. What you are using is fine in warm weather. But, when it's cold, you need to them more time to heat up. However, that's not your problem here.

Hope you get it worked out.

 

[Ooklaa]

i keep the the tractor plugged in for the winter. air filter is clean and so are the connecting houses. tractor did start up on my garage just fine and it actually stalled when i had it running on the bottom of my property while i was filing up my small utility trailer with wood and now its stuck their. I ran a really long extension cord and hooked up the block heater again and put a battery tender on it. tried starting it today with no luck. Illl go get some some power service 911 and try the wd-40.

is thier a fuel shutoff near the filter, i dont remember if i clamped the house when i changed the filter out but ill got check.. Fuel is good maybe 1 month ago i filled it up, I run the tractor every week as i use it to get my wood.

 

[Phillip w]

I have to agree with ray66v. Sounds like your gelling. May need a winter blend fuel and a fuel supplement. Howes and power service are two supplements that I really like. I had my old allis Chalmers give me a fit the other day, acting just like yours. Put a heat lamp on it fixing in place by the fuel lines. Put a tarp over to trap the heat where I needed it. Then headed to town to get a new fuel filter. Got home put the New fuel filter on (fill fuel filter with fresh fuel before installing) bled system and it's a go. Put a little more power service in fuel tank and problem solved. If your gelled, and it sounds like you might be, your probably going to need a new fuel filter. Very rarely can your gell up and get by without replacing the fuel system.

 

[GC1710]

Shutoff is near the filter, you can’t miss it. Agree with everyone it’s fuel. I am a big believer in winter blend others will use an additive and regular diesel. Both would most likely prevent your problem. Honestly if I were you right now I’d tow it to the heated garage, let it sit overnight, replace the fuel filter and either get the 911 stuff or winter blend and fill her up.

 

[ray66v]

If it turns out to be fuel, I would try to find a better supplier.

If there is an agricultural fuel supplier near you, talk to them.

I get a quality product from my local guys, and I never need to add anything.

If not, you will need to choose a fuel additive, and take care of it yourself.

Gas station fuel is a crap shoot.

 

[Ooklaa]

Ok well fuel filter is out of the question for now unless I have a extra and ill check when I get back home.

The last time it wouldn't start it was summer time tho. I posted videos of it on here.

I appreciate all the help and see what it is tomorrow if I'm not stumbling in the morning .

 

[Langanobob]

Like ray66v said earlier it starts, it just won't stay running. It acts sort of like mine does if I get off the seat while it's running and the safety switch shuts it off. Wonder if it could be something like the interlock switch acting up?