2555 Block Heater Install

[Cleatis18]

Hello, I recently bought a block heater from Mahindra for my 2555 but I have no idea where it goes! The instructions that come with it don't even list a Mahindra tractor. It's a 3/4" male plug type heater, came with plug and cord part #3100093, can somebody tell me where on the engine this screws in? It's below zero outside as I type this, the tractor would much appreciate a heater so any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Jabonee]

Block heater for 2555 cab HST T4 PT # is TISGE360. Sounds like you may have the wrong heater kit.:thumbsup:

 

[PILOON]

Your dealer should be able to inform you, after all it is their brand!

 

[Cleatis18]

Finally found it using a parts fiche, directly above the starter between the loader mount and the cab. Just remove the plug and screw in the heater plug.

 

[Glrret]

I don't see any further discussion on this block heater, can you tell me did it fit okay and how has it worked out? Also do you know what the watts are?

 

[Cleatis18]

It fit fine, kind of a pain to install. You actually have to remove the little block assembly that the plug screws into, which is number 26 on the diagram. The problem is the heater itself has a large hex head on it and it hits the starter when turning it to screw it in. After install in the block you need to make sure a flat side of the hex is toward the starter, a point will hit when you put the block back on. It is a 400 watt heater, actually a Zerostart 3100093 heater with a Mahindra label on it. Search Zerostart 3100093 on Amazon, they are only $40 compared to Mahindra's $110. The heater makes a big difference on how the tractor starts, I plug it in a few hours before I'm going to use it, fires right up with no diesel cackle and is warmed up in a just a few minutes. I also had to put a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator, I couldn't get the tractor to build any heat, now it warms up to operating temperature and the heater puts out hot air.

 

[Glrret]

I looked at the process of installing the block heater you have and decided to try the 400 watt magnetic heater for this year. I only have 5 hours on the tractor, so I'm going to wait until first service at 50 hours before I add the water jacket block heater. But you are right the part number you provided is and exact match for the Mahindra unit and at 1/4 the cost.

Thanks for the information.

 

[Glrret]

It hard to tell from the illustration but does that block heater go in on the left (road side) or the right (curb side) of the engine? I'm going to try one and see if it helps. Today the temp was -14 deg when I got up and didn't go much above 0 deg all day. I tried to start the 2555 and it just would not fire up. I ended up placing a small electric fan heater on the intake side of the engine for about 2 hours and it finally started.

 

[bluefin650]

When I remove the 3/4" plug, will there be any type of fluid that comes out?

 

[oldpilgrim]

you need to drain the radiator and block of coolant first.