Stuck Tractor on Large Stump

[scrimshaw33]

Added fuel full still won't turn haven't bled fuel line though.

 

[Fordman1981]

I disagree with cutting the stupm.. yes it will be more safe for the tractor but more dangerous for you say your cutting the stump out and the tractor moves/falls on you. First I would get the tractor running lift the front end with the loader then pull the stump out or push back off of it with the loader.. and as far a filling with fuel you may need to cycle it several times to get fuel back in the line or bleed the line there should be a procedure in your manual how to bleed the fuel line if needed. Good luck

 

[scrimshaw33]

Guys, thanks for all the help, as I posted a few posts back: THE STUMP IS OUT; with chainsaw and shovel was able to get it out.

I bought tractor used so will have to look online for bleeding line. Had to come back home so could use my computer, been using iPhone in the woods, but doesn't work well for downloading PDFs so I'm going to see if I can learn how to bleed line and try that. To the previous poster (second to last), I did fill and tried starting w/o bleeding but that didn't work. I turned key for 10 seconds, a few times, but didn't want to stall out engine so stopped.

 

[sandman2234]

I disagree with cutting the stupm.. yes it will be more safe for the tractor but more dangerous for you say your cutting the stump out and the tractor moves/falls on you. First I would get the tractor running lift the front end with the loader then pull the stump out or push back off of it with the loader.. and as far a filling with fuel you may need to cycle it several times to get fuel back in the line or bleed the line there should be a procedure in your manual how to bleed the fuel line if needed. Good luck

Fordman,
I agree with you, but IF it were my tractor, I would take a saw and start whittling. However, I am pretty handy with a saw, and since the ground around here is FLAT, the only place the tractor would fall is down. It probably isn't very high off the ground anyway.Since the O/p has filled it up with diesel and tried to start it again without bleeding the lines (only making the problem worse), I can see that he probably hasn't run many diesels out of fuel and needs to read up on it before proceeding.
If the tractor ran out of fuel, read up on bleeding the system because anything you do out of order just adds to wear on the starter, drain on the battery, and blood pressure building. Even when done correctly, it can still be a pain in the tail, and please, please, please refrain from any comments suggesting starting it with ether. It might start it, but it won't be nice to your engine...

David from jax

 

[k0ua]

Well looks like he got the stump out, and TEG provided a link on how to bleed the fuel system..I will post it here also.:

Bleeding Fuel System

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable:
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Keep fuel away from flames or sparks.
Shut off engine before servicing.
Cool engine before servicing.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

Any time the fuel system has been opened up for service (lines disconnected or filter removed), it will be necessary to bleed air from the system.
NOTE: Fuel tank must be full of fuel before bleeding fuel system.

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1. Pump the hand primer (A) ten strokes.
2. Turn the air bleed valve (B) open to release air and then close it.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 two more times. You should feel pressure build up in the system.
4. Start the engine. If engine does not start, repeat steps 1 and 2.







Go bleed it and fire that bad boy up!


James K0UA

 

[scrimshaw33]

Thanks guys, looks like I don't even need tools to bleed it from diagram. Yes, STUMP IS OUT Wife won't let me go back out and play today so will repost tomorrow to let you know if it works. Thanks for all the help.

 

[blueriver]

Thanks guys, looks like I don't even need tools to bleed it from diagram. Yes, STUMP IS OUT Wife won't let me go back out and play today so will repost tomorrow to let you know if it works. Thanks for all the help.

LMAO ... "Wife won't let me go back out and play today"

 

[MarkV]

You guys really think with a 1/4 tank of fuel it ran itself dry? I go up hills or dirt piles where the front is a foot or better above the rear and have never seen that. I think there is something else.

MarkV

 

[teg]

You guys really think with a 1/4 tank of fuel it ran itself dry?

Not really but I have a guage that reads empty when it's only half empty. So the fuel gauge could be giving a false reading...

 

[Don87]

Mine will run out of fuel at just over 1/4 tank, if tractor is leaning to the right, and uphill at the same time.

I found that out by accident:laughing::laughing: