sschriber
Bronze Member
Ten degrees out yesterday and my CK20 fired up just fine. I got it about 1/4 mile toward my project and the engine lost power and died out. I decided right then to turn around and was able start again and drive 50 yds before it stalled again. I repeated this 2 or 3 more times. About half way home I got off and looked at the fuel filter glass in the back and it was full of white gel. I was surprised because I thought they sold winter grade fuel up here in Northern NY. I had a Kubota Diesel over a winter 15 years ago and never had this issue with diesel fuel (she just didn't like to start!). Next, I tried towing the tractor with my 4x4 Honda tractor but couldn't get it up the hill. My neighbor hooked me up to his big Chevy Tahoe and we got it home after one unsuccessful attempt.
Two questions.
1 - Can I treat the fuel to remove the gelling including the mess in the filter?
2- Why is the there so much rolling resistance in my CK20 gear? It is almost impossible to push by hand. Harder to tow/push than my car that weighs twice as much.
Steve
Two questions.
1 - Can I treat the fuel to remove the gelling including the mess in the filter?
2- Why is the there so much rolling resistance in my CK20 gear? It is almost impossible to push by hand. Harder to tow/push than my car that weighs twice as much.
Steve