I HAVE A YANMAR 2200 THAT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING ONLY WHEN ITS COLD IN THE MORNINGS ABOUT 30 TO 40 DECREEES AFTER ITS WARMED UP NO PROBLEMS. I JUST PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT. ANY SUGESTION IT DOES HAVE GLOW PLUGS 2 OF THEM HOW WOULD I CHECK THEM WHEN I TURN KEY BACKWARD AND HOLD IT I HAVE TO HOLD FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES SOMETIME AND STILL THEN IT WONT START PLEASE HELP THANKS
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Back them out and check their electrical resistance (should be low). Also check voltage being applied. If voltage is good on both, and resistance is high or off spec (manual states a value), then new glow plugs are in order. They cost anywhere from $15 -$30 apiece as I recall, depending on dealer and how desparate you are...
nostep
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Typically, you only want to turn on glow plugs for about 10 to 15 seconds at a time. If you hold it over a minute, you'll probably burn them out. Doesn't take much. Best bet is to run plugs for about 10 to 15 seconds and then crank for about 5 seconds and then repeat. The moving air in the cylinder keeps the plugs from burning out, but starts to warm everything. I admit I am not yanmar experienced, just glow plugs in general. You may want to locate a manual.
1danny
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Glow plugs for the YM2200-2700 are $ 38.95, glow plugs for the F models are $ 12.95.
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I also would appreciate a crash course in checking resistance. I have a multimeter and even a digital multimeter, also need it step by step including what to set my meter on to check. My 2200 starts ok but even in warm weather its about the same. I hold it and count to 15 and try it, usually takes 2-3 times if cold. I also have to warm it if tractor has been used but sitting for 20-30 min. Is this normal?
Could we take glow plug out, add a ground wire and test it connected to tractor but not installed in the hole?
Could we take glow plug out, add a ground wire and test it connected to tractor but not installed in the hole?
nostep
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In order to check glow plugs and circuit you will need two people (for at least part of it).
1. Setup a volt meter on Volts DC (might have two parallel lines to indicate DC). If there is a range, make sure 12 volts is in that range. Example is, range might say 0 to 20 volts. That would be a good setting.
2. Check battery voltage with meter to ensure meter is working. Put black lead on negative battery post and red lead on positive battery post. Should read about 12 volts.
3. Find glow plugs on top of engine. Should be one for each cylinder. They will probably be under a metal strap tying them all together. You would see small threaded rods coming through the metal strap (called a bus bar). Put red lead on the top of one of the "clean" threads. Put the black lead on a good ground. One good ground is the top of the battery if you can get to it.
4. Have an "experienced" person sit at the controls. Have them turn on the glow plugs and read the meter (don't leave on for more than about 15 seconds). Should show about 12 volts. If voltage is there, then the circuit to control the glow plugs is working. If the voltage is quickly dropping off then your plugs are probably working.
5. If you want to check each plug, you'll have to remove the bus bar on top of the plugs and remove each plug. Once removed, you can check with the same meter. Set meter to ohms (omega symbol). Put it on the lowest setting if it has one (like 0 to 100 ohms). If it is automatic, that is fine too. Touch red and black probe to each other to check meter. Should say about 0 ohms. If that works, then check the plug by putting red lead on small threaded top of plug, and the black lead on the larger body thread. Should have a resistance under 15 ohms (might even be under 10 ohms). If the meter shows like 1M ohm, or just blinks, the plug is probably bad.
Any more questions, let me know.
Safety tip: Do all the above with the engine OFF and COLD.
1. Setup a volt meter on Volts DC (might have two parallel lines to indicate DC). If there is a range, make sure 12 volts is in that range. Example is, range might say 0 to 20 volts. That would be a good setting.
2. Check battery voltage with meter to ensure meter is working. Put black lead on negative battery post and red lead on positive battery post. Should read about 12 volts.
3. Find glow plugs on top of engine. Should be one for each cylinder. They will probably be under a metal strap tying them all together. You would see small threaded rods coming through the metal strap (called a bus bar). Put red lead on the top of one of the "clean" threads. Put the black lead on a good ground. One good ground is the top of the battery if you can get to it.
4. Have an "experienced" person sit at the controls. Have them turn on the glow plugs and read the meter (don't leave on for more than about 15 seconds). Should show about 12 volts. If voltage is there, then the circuit to control the glow plugs is working. If the voltage is quickly dropping off then your plugs are probably working.
5. If you want to check each plug, you'll have to remove the bus bar on top of the plugs and remove each plug. Once removed, you can check with the same meter. Set meter to ohms (omega symbol). Put it on the lowest setting if it has one (like 0 to 100 ohms). If it is automatic, that is fine too. Touch red and black probe to each other to check meter. Should say about 0 ohms. If that works, then check the plug by putting red lead on small threaded top of plug, and the black lead on the larger body thread. Should have a resistance under 15 ohms (might even be under 10 ohms). If the meter shows like 1M ohm, or just blinks, the plug is probably bad.
Any more questions, let me know.
Safety tip: Do all the above with the engine OFF and COLD.
