I usually operate my tractor about 2 or 3 times a week for a couple of hours each time. Two weeks before Christmas, I fell and broke my left shoulder, and, I am 72 years old. So, it has been sitting for a while. Yesterday, I cranked it up and let it run for about 10 minutes. Ran fine. Tried to start it today and it will turn over, but will not start. Sounded like no fuel to engine. Checked fuel line and am getting fuel all the way up to the inlet nipple behind the air control vent(has a small wheel on it for bleeding the lines). No fuel to the lines that go to the injectors. Anybody have any idea what my problem might be. Thought I would take the air control vent off tomorrow and see if the nipple behind it is plugged. Could it be the fuel solenoid, and if so, where is it located. Just looking for answers. If anyone out there can offer any assistance, sure would appreciate it.
L3830 Fuel Problem
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It's very likely an issue with the fuel solenoid, could be as simple as a blown fuse, or yes you could have an algae issue too.
Regardless of what you find wrong you really do need to treat the fuel if it's going to be parked for any length of time.
Regardless of what you find wrong you really do need to treat the fuel if it's going to be parked for any length of time.
Thank you Wolfman. I will check the fuse and solenoid tomorrow. What is a good diesel fuel treatment? Thank you
I had a problem not long ago with my B7800, it would crank but not fire. After a lot of testing it turned out my battery was 10+ years old and although it would crank just not robustly enough to introduce fuel. New battery, no problem.
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When fuel is allowed to sit for long periods of time it is good to treat it with a biocide. I really haven't found a difference between brands when looking at the active ingredients.
Here are a couple of examples: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/power-service-bio-kleen-biocide?cm_vc=-10005
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NCB22283
Good luck with your issue.