Posted by Bob M on March 01, 2010 at 10:11:15 from (151.190.254.108):
In Reply to: Hough carb freezing. posted by Kelly M on March 01, 2010 at 08:44:02:
I've seen what Andrew Z recommends on several tractors around here - it apparently does the job fine.
You might try this also - it works on my Oliver 1600 and 1650 tractors - both of which are quite prone to icing:
Start the engine and get the choke full open as quick as possible. Let the engine run at a fast idle (1,200 RPM or so) with no load for several minutes then shut it off. Wait 5 – 10 minutes for manifold heat to soak down to the carburetor. (If there's wind blowing park the tractor so the carb's on the leeward side). Now restart and put the tractor immediately to work, keeping the engine wound up and as heavily loaded as you can. And don’t let it idle – better to shut it down rather than let it sit and slow idle.
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