Hard starting T2310

[Jerry/MT]

Jerry, thanks for the reply! I have started it a few times since I started using it again with the same sputtering result. Yes, it is cold around here at the present time. I only started it in the cold once before, when I first got the tractor, and it started very crisply and cleanly despite the cold.The fuel that has been sitting in the tractor should have been almost all Winter blend.

I have a feeling that it is fuel related. I'm trying to run the fuel down and refill with fresh diesel. I think I'll replace the fuel filter, as well.

Does you tractor have a water separator? Do you drain that regularly? if you've had a lot of water in the fuel and it cold it can freeze on the filter and restrcit fuel delivery. Likewise it can also collect in the tank and freeze causing restricted fuel flow from the tank. If you drain the water separator regulalrlyand keep your tank full you can minimize problems with water.