Hey tractor nuts. I have a problem. I operate a L 3240 in cold weather blowing snow and suddenly lost power over time and eventually died. I was able to boost it to get it back home. It ran terrible. At home I added some 911 conditioner, changed the filter and bled the lines at the bleder valve, then again at the injector sites. I always have to boost this thing to start. The battery shows 12.12 v on the meter. When all this was done, it runs good at idle until put it under load for about 3-5 mins ,then it losses power again, to which I have to limp it back home again. So the problems I have are 1) looses power order load. 2) always needs to be boosted to start. Any hep is greatly appreciated. Jeff
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Blowing snow has been known to clog air intakes which could account for a power loss / stalling issue.
As far as fuel... how cold is it, is the fuel winter blend, and did it get additional treatment (before the 911 was added)?
12.1v is about 50% capacity, which will result in a no crank condition in cold weather.
Charge the battery and check the voltage while running to confirm the alternator is charging the battery. At high idle it should read around 14-14.4v in cold weather (varies).
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As far as fuel... how cold is it, is the fuel winter blend, and did it get additional treatment (before the 911 was added)?
12.1v is about 50% capacity, which will result in a no crank condition in cold weather.
Charge the battery and check the voltage while running to confirm the alternator is charging the battery. At high idle it should read around 14-14.4v in cold weather (varies).
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Do everything rjcorazza said. You have a fuel or air intake problem.
Also - check your battery connections - take them off and clean them, even if you dont think there is a problem, go ahead and clean them, even where they connect to the other side of the wire. There are four places that can make a poor connection and not allow you tractor to start.
Also - check your battery connections - take them off and clean them, even if you dont think there is a problem, go ahead and clean them, even where they connect to the other side of the wire. There are four places that can make a poor connection and not allow you tractor to start.
I checked the air intake, all is good there, the temp here in Ontario is -20 on average, the fuel is winter fuel fron a truck stop, but was not treated before the 911. Thank Jeff
It was bad fuel. I drained the tank. Put fresh fuel in. Bled the system. Runs like a top. Make sure the injector nuts are tight. J