Tractor smoking

[jgmo]

First thing I would want to know is if there's any fuel finding it's way into the engine oil? Fuel dilution of the oil will cause smoking like this and kill the engine bearings quick.

Running a diesel engine in cold weather, with a bad thermostat can also cause smoking. It might never get up to operating temperature unless worked VERY hard. Something you DON'T want to do if it's smoking.

This thing is almost brand new (400 hours) you shouldn't be stuffing around trying to figure this out before getting it to the shop to make this stop.
Just my opinion.
Good luck.

 

[masscity]

What does your manual say, my L3540HSTC-3 calls for 1300 RPMs to warm it up. I never idle it, if sitting for a bit I keep it at 1200 RPMs, I operate it at 1800-2600 RPMs.

 

[jgmo]

A reliable oil pressure gauge illustrates clearly why no engine, diesel or otherwise, should be run at idle for any appreciable amount of time. Idle rpm is where you will see the lowest oil pressure. The pressure can fall off significantly below 1,000 rpm on most engines.

 

[PAULWILKIE]

My tractor is smoking quite a bit and smells like fuel alot, the smoke looks bluish. Wondering what it could be.

My tractor started smoking blowing snow. The issue was the air filter was full of snow. Check your air filter and clean if needed.

 

[Mudfarmtruck]

If you want to buy some time , try Lucas oil stabilizer . I don’t think you have a fuel issue. As it was stated already, check your rings and top engine. Remember additives do not fix broken or worn parts but they can buy time sometimes with the wearing process .