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Cold running of a JD
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john

11-13-2001 16:32:21




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Just looking for information. I own a 42 B, and am thinking of running it for misc reasons when it is cold out about -10F or higher I would say at the worst. Is this advisable if not entirely necessary, and what special percautions should I perform to keep from possible problems. Supposedly, I heard that there may be something that could freeze and break in the carbureator if it is started below freezing, but I am not sure. Any advice would be greatly apprecriated. Thanks.
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KH

11-13-2001 18:51:59




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 Re: cold running of a JD - B in reply to john, 11-13-2001 16:32:21  
I use mine all winter for hauling firewood. It is always outside. First and most obvious if its outside which mine always is I always put a can over the exhaust. I also drain the carb after each use. This reduces the problem of condensation in the gas. I use 10W30 oil. When it warms above freezing I sometimes loosen the drainplug on the crankcase and on the transmission to drain out any condensation from there. This needs to be done before running so the condensation doesn't get mixed with the lube. If you get too much condensation in the oil you could break the connecting block to the oil pump if the oilpump gets ice in it. make sure you have oil pressure after starting. It still may get condensation in the gas. A little heet usually takes care of that. If not drain the tank and put in fresh gas. If I have good gas my "B" will stsart anytime no matter how cold.

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Craig

11-13-2001 19:27:08




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 Re: Re: cold running of a JD - B in reply to KH, 11-13-2001 18:51:59  
The first reduction gear housing will also get condensation in it. The later B's added a drain plug for this reason. Yours probably does not have a drain plug.



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Don

11-13-2001 19:43:29




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 Re: Re: Re: cold running of a JD - B in reply to Craig, 11-13-2001 19:27:08  
How do you drain the first reduction gear cover on a JD B that does not have the drain plug? Also how do you replenish the oil if it does not have the plug for adding oil? Your help is appreciated.



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