TC29D after start run up

[drm]

I have a '04 TC33DA and the glow plugs are timed. As the dealer stated you must turn the ignition off and then back on to get the plugs to cycle again. I do not know when the ignition was changed, but and '01 I looked at was not like this.

Prior to installing a block heater, and when I do not have time to use it, I engage the glow plugs twice if temperatures are below 35 deg. It starts a little slow and coughs and sputters with some black smoke then runs ok. With the block heater it starts as though it is 40+ deg.

…Derek

 

[elbmas]

<font color="blue"> </font> I keep mine in a pole barn so I do not see any precipatation, just the cold. First, I add a de-waxer during the cold weather. I change the fuel filter each late fall at the end of October. Finally, I cycle the plugs on and off 3 or 4 times prior to start. I know they stay on even when the light is out but the surge of current probably heats the cylinder area up a bit quicker.

elb

2003 TC29DA, 7308 FEL, 72" Rhino breeze finish mower

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