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5 Star LP problems

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Charles Thompso

01-19-2006 13:42:42




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I have a 5 Star with LP. Up to a couple of days ago it ran just fine while I was pulling a 12 ft. tandem disk. It has started to run about10 minutes and the engine would die. I would let it sit for about 5 or 10 minutes and it would start up again and run for another 10 minutes or so and die again. Yesterday I checked everything I knew to check and found a filter. I pull out the filter and it was very dirty. I cleaned the dry filter with high pressure air and put everything back together. This afternoon I started plowing again and it will only run about two minutes and die and another two minutes and die.
Any suggestions about correcting the problem and where can I find a new filter and gaskets for the filter for the LP system? LP fuel is a new toy for me. I haven't checked the coil at this point.
Charles Thompson
Quitman, Texas

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Charles Thompson

01-21-2006 12:18:39




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 Re: 5 Star LP problems in reply to Charles Thompson, 01-19-2006 13:42:42  
UPDATE:
I still need a fuel filter (10P455) for the 5 Star LP MM and a place to order the regulator kit (10R301). I may not need the regulator at this point, but when I pull it down I will want to replace everything.
This morning I began the process of checking for other problems. I removed the filter, cleaned everything and put the filter bowl back on. Then I replaced the coil and it would not start. Then I found the real problem from the beginning. I found the wire from the coil to the distributor would not pass voltage to the distributor. The wire was original and had vibrated into at the connection. The insulation was holding the end of the wire and the connector close enough to run the engine. Under some condidtions the connection broke and the engine died. So I replaced the wire and the old 5 Star ran like new all morning pulling the 12 ft. tandem disk. It really sounded great. Now I will replace the points, condenser, plugs, and plug wires, and check other wires to be sure they are transferring voltage.
Thanks for all of the responses.
Charles Thompson
Quitman, Texas

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Harrold Rhodes

01-20-2006 08:51:34




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 Re: 5 Star LP problems in reply to Charles Thompson, 01-19-2006 13:42:42  
You could remove the filter for a test. But I wouldn't run continously without it.



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Roger in Ks

01-20-2006 05:12:50




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 Re: 5 Star LP problems in reply to Charles Thompson, 01-19-2006 13:42:42  
Run the tractor until it quits. If the line from the fuel filter to the vaporizer is frosted over then the fuel filter is plugged. The problem you are describing is not fuel related. Change from the string filter to the flat foam style pad as they are better. Never reuse the string filter. When they start to plug the fuel will follow the path of least resistance. Look at the string filter before you clean it. You will see one spot that appears to be clean. This is where the fuel is going through. The strings are cut and pulled apart and not filtering the fuel. Check the ignition. Sounds like the coil is getting hot and not working.

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ILL John

01-19-2006 17:48:26




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 Re: 5 Star LP problems in reply to Charles Thompson, 01-19-2006 13:42:42  
I think any good AGCO dealer can supply you with the filter. I wouldn't use a tractor without it, the kit for the regulator is $80.00 and does not include any of the hard parts, only the diaphrams. The people on the minneapolis-moline site who are parts suppliers can supply the filters, they are reasonable. The filter is a ball of string, so blowing it out with air will only destroy any filter propertys it had. They are usually really gummy and REALLY bad smelling, best thrown away, CAREFULLY, burned???

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Daniel Allen

01-19-2006 16:45:03




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 Re: 5 Star LP problems in reply to Charles Thompson, 01-19-2006 13:42:42  
Most LP tractors i have had the filter removed and no longer have one i dont see any problems.



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Kevin Moschenrose

01-19-2006 23:16:08




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 Re: 5 Star LP problems in reply to Daniel Allen, 01-19-2006 16:45:03  
Well that maybe! But just the same that filter was put there for a reason. I don't run my five star with out it.



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