Simple Tip For Hard Starting Deere

Simple Tip For Hard Starting Deere TRACTORS Miscellaneous If you have a Deere 4-WD diesel tractor that is hard to start Ted Lacey has a simple tip “Pull the fuel stop lever out 1/2 to 3/4 in ” says the South Dakota rancher and inventor of the Hay Manager FARM SHOW Vol 36 No 3 and other equipment He learned the method after purchasing a hard starting 8640 Deere and paying a mechanic $800 to check out the injectors and add new tips When Lacey took it home the tractor did the same thing - spew white smoke Only by pumping lots of ether could he get it started in even the warmest weather When he called the mechanic back Lacey learned that for a while Deere beefed up its tractors with “full rack advance” which added more fuel heat and combustion in the engine With some tractors that creates problems with the rpm’s and can even break crankshafts Pulling the fuel stop lever reduces the amount of fuel to start the tractor without stressing tractor parts So if you have issues with starting an older Deere 4-WD diesel tractor Lacey suggests adjusting the fuel stop lever before trying other expensive options Contact: FARM SHOW Followup The Hay Manager 47802 240th St Trent S Dak 57065 ph 605-633-0038; thehaymanager@gmail com; www thehaymanager com

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