YM 2210 won't start

[van1]

Went to start old reliable for the first time this year, it wasn't so reliable. It started right up and ran for about ten seconds with no problems, then it died. The engine will crank over, but won't start now. Just blows a lot of smoke. Do I need to bleed the fuel system? What gives.

Thanks
van1

 

[careyo63]

If it happened to me I would Drain the Tank and replace the Filter. New fresh clean Fuel, Bleed it really good and see what happens. Here's a NAPA # for the Filter

 

[van1]

Thanks. Thats what I'll do. The NAPA # DIDN'T show.

 

[careyo63]

#3262 Typical for me. I was making sure it was correct. I use it in my 2000. :confused2:

 

[clemsonfor]

Thats the same number I tell them at car quest. They just get me their equivalent. Six also makes their filters.

 

[van1]

Drained fuel and replaced filter. Bleed system and fired right up. Don't use the tractor enough to use up all the fuel. It has been in for two years. The filter was slimy. Is there a good diesel stabilizer. Or should I just not fill the tank all the way up and drain for winter storage? Thanks for the help.

 

[clemsonfor]

There are plenty of diesel stabilizers. I think stabil may make one. Star tron makes one . Plenty for the marine market. You had moisture and algae in it it sounds like. Just put some stabilizer in it. Fuel should easily last 2years. You dont want to run the thing dry all the time thats a pain. Just use something to prevent algae and dont worry about it. You know what to do now if it does it again .

Glad your going again.

 

[normde2001]

Best to leave tank full for storage. Does not allow room for condensation. A tank of fuel lasts about 2 years for me also. Starts right up after sitting 6 months.

 

[clemsonfor]

2 years for a tank? Do you live on an acre or have 5 tractors?

 

[normde2001]

None of the above. Have 90 acres, go there 2-3 times a year and mow about 2 acres of yard space and misc. box blade work.