B2301 question

slamin81

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I’m sure this is a newby question for sure, on my 2022 2301 every time I start it, I get a puff of black smoke is the normal for diesel tractors
 

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I'm with Jay - get that chamber hotter at the start and less smoke will happen at startup
 

slamin81

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I'm with Jay - get that chamber hotter at the start and less smoke will happen at startup
Ok sounds like I’m not letting the glow plug get hot enough, it’s my first diesel I just assumed after first start she was good to go
 

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I get a brief puff of black smoke. Always have. Maybe a second or less.
 

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Ok sounds like I’m not letting the glow plug get hot enough, it’s my first diesel I just assumed after first start she was good to go
Now, after first start - what time has passed? If you are running around and then go inside and get something and get back on - no glow is needed. I would say if it has sat for more than 15-20 minutes I would glow the plugs again.

The colder it is - the longer you need to glow - in fall, winter - I would glow for a least 10 seconds - getting the chamber warm is the best thing you can do for a diesel to start well.
 
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Velma

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I’m sure this is a newby question for sure, on my 2022 2301 every time I start it, I get a puff of black smoke is the normal for diesel tractors
Same with mine. Also get the puff when engaging the PTO on the mower.