Recent content by garjess

It's got 1400 hrs. I was hoping for a easy fix but a dealer visit is probably the next step.

Odd to say the least. I've been around diesels my whole life and I've never seen one that wouldn't crank after it was warmed up. The machine is new to me. I was told the glow plugs didn't work and it needs a shot to get started. No big deal, easy fix. I didn't try restarting it after it...

I've got a KX040-4 excavator that will only start with a shot of starting fluid. The machine runs great, doesn't smoke, and has great power but it wont start. This problem is EVERY time I start it! HOT or COLD, even if I've been running it and shut it off for a second, it wont restart without...