Posted by pburchett on May 22, 2016 at 16:38:10 from (12.205.253.163):
Until recently I have been running a Ford 640. It had gotten in bad shape and needs a complete restoration. So me entire 47 years of life has been with this gas tractor.
I needed a better tractor so I bought a Kubota MX5200HST. I like the tractor as far as the front end loader, 4x4, the fact that the hydraulics work, and love the hydrostatic. It uses about the same amount of fuel as the 640 so that is a plus. I dislike the fact that is is not as tough or simple as the old Ford. I also dislike the diesel catalyst, particulate filter and all the electronics. I looked for a good used tractor but the market here was ridiculous and a new tractor cost only 3000-4000 more, plus I got 0% interest. I compared New Holland, Massey Fergurson and the Kubota's and settled on the orange one.
So, with the vast knowledge on this forum I once again seek advice on the operation of a diesel along with glow plugs and turbos. I have been using the ultra low sulfur fuel with a little Diesel Kleen additive. Is there anything I should add to the coolant that is specific to diesels? As far as I can find I need to keep clean oil and let the turbo spool down and cool with the engine at idle for about 5 minutes before setting the machine off.
The glow plugs come on automatically and the indicator goes out in a few seconds. The indicator stays on longer in the cool weather, 40F is the coldest it has been since I got the tractor. The glow plug indicator comes on if the tractor is at operating temperature or not and will start with out pre heating. Should I always use the glow plugs or should I only use them when is is cool or cold? What is the correct procedure for glow plugs?
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