Is there away of extending intake heater time. These engines don't have glow plugs for some reason. Has to be plugged in to get it to start in 0 degree weather.
LX3310 Cold Starting
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85Hokie
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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
There have been issues with cold starting these engines. I believe that there is at least one service bulletin regarding cold starting. Not sure if the issue has been resolved or if more are expected. Have your dealer verify that your engine has the latest modifications.
In the meantime, direct a hair drier into the air inlet while cranking. DO NOT use ether.
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its automated by the ECU, if it doesnt do anything by cycling the key thats all you're gonna get. Ive read reports about stubborn cold starting LX3310s here in another instance. I have not had a problem starting mine when cold soaked down into teens.
Thanks you guys. Took another look at manual. Looks like on cab models you have to set throttle at one third or more before key on-intake heater start procedure. Don't know why that would be. Also my tractor seems to go right to 1300 rpm when it starts. i am a start at idle kind of guy and then idle up to 1000 after three minutes.
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LX3310HSDC Cab w/LA535, LX2963 Blower, Box Blade, Tiller, Forks, Brush Hog, Rake
Old thread but I'm now facing a similar issue with my LX3310 Cab model. I crank for 4-5 seconds, nothing. Crank 4-5 seconds again, nothing. Then the 3rd time it always starts, every time. Weird and new behavior.
@kbates can you post a pic from the manual where you see the throttle should be at 1/3 or more? I can't find anything like that in the manuals I have. Thank you