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starting in cold weather, and snow questions.

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Idaho Ron

11-04-2007 20:47:33




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This will be my first winter with the SC. It starts very well with very little cranking so far. The coldest I have started it is probable in the 40's. What are some cold weather do's and dont's?
Also I will be using her for snow removal. I am going to pull the snow away from the house out to the road two cars wide and 20 yards long then my parking area is a car length deep and 120 feet wide. My plan is to turn the blade around and push it across the road to a field about 30 yards or less. I have a fast hitch with a three point blade. Will the fast hitch be OK doing this? Thanks Ron

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teddy52food

11-07-2007 10:19:40




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
To start my B ,C, or H in cold weather, I leave the switch off and with the choke closed, turn it for 2 compressions. Then open the choke half way, turn on the ign and hit the starter. It will start and stay running. Open the choke as it warms up.



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Dairy farmer in WI

11-05-2007 17:49:42




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
one thing is to try to get a tank heater for it or even better, a block heater. they make a WORLD of difference. just plug it in teh night before a snow and it should start right up in the morning. if ya ever have a diesel, get a block heater and try your hardest NOT to use either. if you have to, one quick shot is enough into the air cleaner.
DF in WI



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GordoSD

11-05-2007 07:26:10




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
My Farmall gassers (H,SH, SMTA) get new 5-20 oil in November, and 30wt in May.

Gordo



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glennster

11-05-2007 06:46:50




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
a set of tire chains for the rear would really help you out. i use an h and a b with plows on em for pushing. i hae a 7 ft plow on the b , with chains and loaded tires, really pushes well.



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Idaho Ron

11-05-2007 06:37:32




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
Well I tried her today and it is 32 out side. I did have to choke it but it started perfect. I had to play with the choke for maybe less than a couple of minutes. After it warmed up a little I pushed it in and let it run for a little bit to warm up. George, I have a tricycle Single front tire. No spreading that one.

Ron



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Bob Kerr

11-05-2007 09:42:25




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-05-2007 06:37:32  
You might not like that front tire when pushing snow and turning. My F-12 single front skids like no tomorrow on mud and snow. A tire chain might help out on the front if it gets deep or wet.



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dhermesc

11-05-2007 05:37:21




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
If you are going to use it in the winter make sure you have 5w30 or 10w30 in the engine. Straight 30W gets pretty thick around 0.



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willie in mn

11-05-2007 05:06:12




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
Ron
Can't add anything about the starting issue,
BUT check the local/state rules.
Here in Mn it is illegal to push or blow snow ONTO or ACROSS a public road! This includes the ditch or other area between your property line & the actual driving surface.
A lot of people got into trouble by not cleaning up what they spilled & left on the road. If an inattentative driver loses control by hitting a lump you left, or worse yet, hits you while plowing, you are automatically ONE HUNDRED PERCENT LIABLE for all damages, plus there is a criminal fine added.
Be careful

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Hugh MacKay

11-05-2007 01:48:08




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
Ron: The C-113 and C-123 probably one of best starting engines ever in cold weather. In fact all pre 1958 Farmall gassers were excellent cold weather starters. I'm also talking of the days when they were all 6 volt. A lot of them started when the owners truly wished they wouldn't. I once started a 6 volt Farmall 300 at -40, and unassisted by any starting aids.

If you got the SC tuned right with good battery and good cables, Idaho weather will never stop you, and if your much over 50, the tractor will be willing when the flesh is not.

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georgeky

11-04-2007 21:09:28




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to Idaho Ron, 11-04-2007 20:47:33  
Super C's start very well in any weather. You may have to choke it a bit when real cold, but may not. The fast hitch is fine for pusing snow. Have pushed lots of with mine and a fast hitch blade. They are a lot of fun in snow. One thing, you may want to widen out your front wheels, as they tend to ball up and freeze. Then it is a job to dig the ice and or mud out of them. They will get wide enough to stop this from happening.

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terryjd

11-06-2007 12:54:44




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 Re: starting in cold weather, and snow questions. in reply to georgeky, 11-04-2007 21:09:28  
I am in Eastern Ontario Canada and have had my SC for 3 years now and have never had a problem starting it in cold weather. I have to be carefull with the choke though will flood real easy, most times only need half choke or less. Can't comment any on the blade, I have an 8 foot blade on the front of mine, pushes snow fine. Narrow front does not steer the best but hit a brake and turns ok. Could use chains I guess.

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