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VA

01-20-2001 09:41:32




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My TO-30 does not want to start when it's cold. It starts fine when it's warm, but the six volt just wont turn it when it cold out. One of the main purposes for it is to clear snow and this gets me in trouble with the wife. If I jump it with 12 volts it cranks right up, but I just don't like to do that. I can not afford a conversion at this time so 6 volts is all I have. are there any tricks for cold starts. Thanks in advance for any response. VA. P.S. I forgot to mention the battery seems fine. the first time I had this problem I recharged the battery but even on a full charge it just doesn't turn enough to fire.

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Robert (Ontario)

01-24-2001 10:12:11




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 Re: cold starting tricks in reply to VA , 01-20-2001 09:41:32  
You might consider taking the battery inside if a really cold night is expected. Or perhaps a battery warmer or a block heater, if AC power is available close by.



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Joe in NY

01-21-2001 05:34:23




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 Re: cold starting tricks in reply to VA , 01-20-2001 09:41:32  
A six volt system is fine if all is in perfect shape. All connections must be tight without corrosion. They make a copper shield paste that can be used to insure a good connection and seal out moisture. A thin coat is all that is required.
Check with an electical supplier. Also do you have the right battery? Check the cold cranking ampere rating and remember it takes twice the current draw on a 6 volt system as does a 12 volt. Also the battery needs to be checked under load. Put a meter on the battery as you are cranking the starter, see what the voltage drops to. If all is good try a crankcase heater of some sort. That should take some of the load off cranking in the cold weather. I have a six volt system on my TEA-20 and it fires right up well below zero. PS. My wife calls me Mr. Plow, (after Homer Simpson!)

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Paul (WI)

01-21-2001 09:15:15




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 Re: Re: cold starting tricks in reply to Joe in NY, 01-21-2001 05:34:23  
Check to see where the positive ground cable is connected to the tractor. If it is attached to the dash as mine was at one time it will have a lot of voltage drops as it goes through various connections to get to the starter housing. I connected mine to the top center bolt that holds the engine and clutch housing together and it turns over well even in cold weather.



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Ray,IN

01-20-2001 19:27:22




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 Re: cold starting tricks in reply to VA , 01-20-2001 09:41:32  
I have had recurring starting problems too. The main thing that causes this is needing a tuneup. Assuming you've done that, inspect all the cable connections for corrosion and loose fasteners. I found someone had put a lockwasher on a connection, and when the connection got heated the lockwasher lost tension, hence loose connection. The 6v system requires larger cables than 12v. Again, experience showed me that 12v cables from the auto store won't work well in cold weather, too small to carry the needed current. The 6v pos. ground is a good system, if cared for. Good luck!

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Frank Biscardi

01-20-2001 17:12:13




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 Re: cold starting tricks in reply to VA , 01-20-2001 09:41:32  
VA

I had alot of trouble starting the tractor until I realized that fuel shut off valve really has to be turned off right after parking the tractor. Otherwise the carb floods and it is hard to start. A new set of plugs also helped.

Good luck


Frank



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