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Newguy

12-03-2001 18:38:11




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Hi!
I am having trouble starting my Fergy. The throttle always seems to either flood, or starve the engine. What should the throttle be set on when the tractor is parked, and what when trying to start it? Any help would be appreciated!




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Mark Hendershot

12-07-2001 19:33:03




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 Re: Starting in reply to Newguy, 12-03-2001 18:38:11  
One other point, hold the clutch in till the engine smooths out, then let it out slowly as to give the cold engine and cold transmission fluid a chance to spin. During real cold weather this really makes a differance in starting. If you don't it is real hard to start when the clutch is engaged in the begining. Mark H.



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Roger

12-05-2001 12:28:05




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 Re: Starting in reply to Newguy, 12-03-2001 18:38:11  
I agree with Ray about the fuel shut-off. In
fact, I've found that if the tractor sits for a
couple of weeks or so, that even the sediment bowl
shut-off leaks enough to flood the carb, over
time. For this reason, I've installed an in-line
shut-off valve and shut them both off after use.
Also, I usually need to use the choke when I
first start my To-35. My operator's manual states
to open the fuel shut-off two full turns and move
the throttle 1/8 to 1/4 open, pull out the choke
and hold while pressing the starter button. Then,
release the choke as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine is already flooded, hold the
throttle open without use of the choke. Hope this
helps. Roger
BTW, the reason the fuel shut-off is opened only a
couple of turns is because there's a reserve
amount (1 Gal, I think) available once the
shut-off valve is fully opened. Very helpful when
there's no fuel guage to monitor.

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Ray,IN

12-03-2001 19:30:29




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 Re: Starting in reply to Newguy, 12-03-2001 18:38:11  
There is a good chance the carb is leaking. Shut off the fuel at the sediment bowl the next time you park your tractor; when you open the valve and start your tractor next time see if this makes a difference. My TO30 starts easist at 1/3-1/2 throttle, and the fuel shutoff helps for extended storage, the gravity feed fuel system will flood the engine if the carb leaks.



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