tractor shuts down

[crackercap]

I have a 2015 HST with FEL and the other day I was working with the tractor and on 3 different occasions it just quit running. I restarted it after looking it over and could find nothing wrong. It just shut down like it was a fuel problem. Any one have any possible explanation or cause for this to happen. Many thanks!!!!

 

[Nissan197]

Did you have a load on it when it stopped? How many hours does it have on it and have you ever changed the fuel filter?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

I have a 2015 HST with FEL and the other day I was working with the tractor and on 3 different occasions it just quit running. I restarted it after looking it over and could find nothing wrong. It just shut down like it was a fuel problem. Any one have any possible explanation or cause for this to happen. Many thanks!!!!

Either you have an abstruction in the fuel tank, filter, or line, or a problem with the fuel shut off solonoid, or an electrical problem, to the fuel shut off solonoid. I would guess something floating arround in the fuel tank is a good bet.

 

[Gmware]

You probally have a dirty fuel filter. That's the first thing I would check.

 

[knute_m]

I have a 2015 HST with FEL and the other day I was working with the tractor and on 3 different occasions it just quit running. I restarted it after looking it over and could find nothing wrong. It just shut down like it was a fuel problem. Any one have any possible explanation or cause for this to happen. Many thanks!!!!

I would certainly agree with the others that it is probably the fuel filter. I fully service my tractor once a year. When I buy new fluids and filters, I always buy at least one extra fuel filter -- so that I have two extras in the workshop after I service.

This is the second year in a row when I have experienced the same basic problem as you describe. Both times it has happened when the temperature has dipped down to about 10 degrees F. The filter basically puckers up and collapses with mushy ice and dirt. I find it truly disgusting when I pull it out. It will be black and slimy. Putting in a new filter gets the tractor running immediately.

This time of year, it doesn't hurt to put some diesel fuel additive in the tank either -- like cetane boost with water absorber and cleaner -- especially if you are using fuel you bought in during the summer. It will help it keep from jelling, and it will absorb some amount of moisture that can form in the tank from condensation.

 

[Sergei]

I would certainly agree with the others that it is probably the fuel filter. I fully service my tractor once a year. When I buy new fluids and filters, I always buy at least one extra fuel filter -- so that I have two extras in the workshop after I service.

This is the second year in a row when I have experienced the same basic problem as you describe. Both times it has happened when the temperature has dipped down to about 10 degrees F. The filter basically puckers up and collapses with mushy ice and dirt. I find it truly disgusting when I pull it out. It will be black and slimy. Putting in a new filter gets the tractor running immediately.

This time of year, it doesn't hurt to put some diesel fuel additive in the tank either -- like cetane boost with water absorber and cleaner -- especially if you are using fuel you bought in during the summer. It will help it keep from jelling, and it will absorb some amount of moisture that can form in the tank from condensation.

I'm curious as to what brand of fuel filters your buying for your tractor because it just seems odd that as I've got 265 hours on the same fuel filter that came with the tractor and no problems. My dealer gave me a spare when I brought my tractor and so far the tractor has showed no sign of missing out or stalling out even in minus weather here in Iowa. Now my service manual say to change it out when the tractor starts to have problems and not before. I just make sure that I buy from a good fuel source and also add a diesel fuel additive all year round.

 

[PILOON]

If you see any white stuff in the filter, you are waxing.
The waxing is the parafin that is in fuel that gells when cold.
Solution is to use an additive designed for that problem.
In all probability you have summer fuel in the tank that is un treated.

I always treat my fuel since I once had to walk home due to waxed up filter.

 

[civesnedfield]

I agree with all that has been said prior. Sounds like a fuel issue. I will add one other cause though. It could possible be the pick up screen in the fuel tank. To check this remove the fuel filter, then turn the fuel on. If you have a strong stream of fuel it's not the pick up screen. If the flow is weak it's the screen for sure. This has been an ongoing issue with some folks here.

 

[knute_m]

I'm curious as to what brand of fuel filters your buying for your tractor because it just seems odd that as I've got 265 hours on the same fuel filter that came with the tractor and no problems. My dealer gave me a spare when I brought my tractor and so far the tractor has showed no sign of missing out or stalling out even in minus weather here in Iowa. Now my service manual say to change it out when the tractor starts to have problems and not before. I just make sure that I buy from a good fuel source and also add a diesel fuel additive all year round.

That is interesting that you have been able to get that many hours on your fuel filter. I'm using genuine Mitsubishi filters from my Mahindra dealer.

It isn't the filter that is the problem for me, it is the fuel. We don't have many choices for fuel. It all comes in the same big truck that fills up all the local stations that have both on-road and off-road diesel. 50 hours of run-time, and my filter bowl has a 1/8 inch of black junk in the bottom, and the filter is nasty.

 

[Transit]

That is interesting that you have been able to get that many hours on your fuel filter. I'm using genuine Mitsubishi filters from my Mahindra dealer.

It isn't the filter that is the problem for me, it is the fuel. We don't have many choices for fuel. It all comes in the same big truck that fills up all the local stations that have both on-road and off-road diesel. 50 hours of run-time, and my filter bowl has a 1/8 inch of black junk in the bottom, and the filter is nasty.

That BLACK sludge may be Diesel bugs growing. You need to add a biocide to kill the bugs.