Three Prong Plug on JD 2305

[rkoniuto]

I am curious about the function of the three prong plug on the right side of the engine compartment, very close to the fuel filter and can be seen hanging from the outside. I have some thought but want to ask the experts. Thanks!

 

[tommu56]

Welcome to the forum

Is it a 110v plug?

if so then maybe block heater?

just a guess

tom

 

[kennyd]

Welcome to TBN

Sounds like a block heater to me also...Did you buy this tractor new? It is a option-not standard equipment.

 

[rkoniuto]

This is a 110 volt. I bought this tractor new in 2006. It has been very cold in VT (-25 below) lately and starting it lately has been a chore (battery related , not fuel related. I too think it is a block heater or something to do with the glow plugs for starting????

 

[RalphVa]

You should be able to trace the wire back to a freeze plug block heater. I'd be using it in VT.

Just plug it in about 30 minutes before you want to start the tractor.

Ralph

 

[rkoniuto]

Thanks Ralph! Hopefully I did not hurt anything!

 

[mred]

I have the heater that you discribe and once you use it you will really like it.

 

[rkoniuto]

Thank you all! This is good to know. Last winter, I did not use the tractor much but this winter I have. Unfortunately, it has been very cold and starting it has been tough. Then it dawned on me, I saw a three prong plug this past summer and remember tucking it out of the way. I will start using it before I use the tractor in the winter.

1. How long do you leave yours plugged in? It sounds like 30 minutes is the magic number.

2. By not using this plug yet, did I damage anything from the 3 or 4 very cold starts this month????

Thanks again to everyone for all your feedback!!!

 

[cast_and_blast]

Nope, you didn't damage anything with the cold starts. I start my 2305 here in MN down to -20F (so far) with no block heater. Given, it doesn't like it too much, but it starts and runs fine.

That said, a block heater may be on my list before the snow flies later this year.

Scott

 

[farmeratheart]

Welcome to TBN

Sounds like a block heater to me also...Did you buy this tractor new? It is a option-not standard equipment.

Can the block heater be retrofitted? My 2305 was sold originally by a dealer in DE so no heater. My glow plugs seem to be working great, but I would appreciate the redundancy that a block heater would provide.

Thanks.

Frank

 

[Labrat]

Sure can, Your dealer can get it for you. Fairly easy to install but you will need to drain and refill the coolant.

 

[kennyd]

Can the block heater be retrofitted? My 2305 was sold originally by a dealer in DE so no heater. My glow plugs seem to be working great, but I would appreciate the redundancy that a block heater would provide.

Thanks.

Frank

You, just as Labrat stated...plenty of threads on them also if you search

 

[rkoniuto]

Thanks Scott!!!

 

[chipsndust]

I had a block heater added (by the dealer) to my 2305 with 47" front mounted snowblower, about a year after I bought the tractor new. First winter, I had the tractor in a heated garage, which is also my woodshop. Second winter, liberated the shop, stored the tractor under a leanto and used the block heater. I plug it in while I do the shoveling, usually takes me 20 -30 minutes. Tractor starts better. Also use anti-gel additive.