Hard starting

[clemsonfor]

Basic stuff, do NOT use either.
check condition of fuel, then check for fuel flow
see if your injector pump has oil in it, either way drain and refill since it's been sitting.
check battery condition (load test), (diesels need a lot of power to turn over due to high compression rate) then check all electrical connections especially main ground and battery connections.
check for glow plugs, you may or may not have them. If you have them and they are working they should draw about 24-28 amps (3 cylinder) watch your ammeter.
if you are in a cold area you may need to add some supplementary heat to aid in starting.
engine needs lots of air, check air filter. you may have a heater in air inlet.

That's enough for now, try it you may like it.
Gramps

As far as i know these arent like some of the chinese pumps that are filled with oil. Our pumps dont have oil in them.

 

[kenmac]

After cleaning your connections & your battery. If it still turns over slow. The starter may be in question. You can have an alt / starter shop check your starter..

Not a Chinese tractor here Gramps. No oil in the injector pump

 

[rambler]

For sure the battery & starter need to be up to snuff to get a cold diesel going. Few rpm off makes a big difference, been there with my tractors in Minnesota, little 27 hp through the 140hp one, starter & battery....

--->Paul

 

[Gramps in NM]

Sorry about that, was just talking generically. Did not even take note of type of machine.
Gramps