So here in Alberta Canada we just had a cold snap and it’s always hard on the machines. Anyways, my m100x always stays plugged in and when I started it after checking my fluids it coughed and spit as it’s -30 out. Once it warmed up I let it idle at about 1000 rpm. When I rev up and use my hydraulics, the rpms become very chaotic and the exhaust smokes a great amount. At first I thought it was the fuel but my other equipment isn’t acting up on the same fuel . I used some howes diesel treat on it and tried it another day. Anyone had this happen? I change my fuel filter every second oil change. I’m thinking of purging my fuel lines. Any advice appreciated
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- Thread starter OlFerguson
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Presuming that this problem is related to the cold, it could be frozen condensation or waxy residue somewhere in the fuel system restricting flow. If you've got one, try aiming a kerosene fired torpedo heater at the tractor engine area, and run that for a while. Keep the business end about 2 feet away from the tractor engine block.
So I found the problem. The problem with the rough idle is the frozen water seperator. Took everything apart and rinsed with kerosene the filter , the ring and the container . Also , for anyone wondering bleeding the line will also be beneficial. Back in business .