Posted by Melvin Ware on January 10, 2010 at 14:43:46 from (4.152.108.36):
In Reply to: Re: Frozen Tires posted by sflem849 on January 10, 2010 at 12:36:38:
I failed to mention that I'm located in upper/piedmont South Carolina. As far as I know these tires are filled with just plain water since our winters are not usually this cold. However, the past few weeks have been well below normal.
When periodically cranking the tractor I set the throttle for medium idle and once started, observe the ammeter. Initially it shows a relatively high charging current which after 5 to 10 minutes falls off to a much lower current. I take this to mean the battery is at/near full charge. Never had a problem starting - always fires off the first time with very little choke. Thanks for the tip on calcium chloride - where does one get this?
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