Cold starting a Cub/Yanmar

[NHSawyer]

Hi Folks,
It is getting colder and I looked at manual for the new (from the summer) LX to check on cold starting. If I understand it correctly they say to insert the key and wait 15 seconds or until the cold starting aid light goes out.
I find this pretty surprising. Does anyone know how this works? Is the manual really correct?
I would think you would need to turn the key or something.

 

[gtrippleb]

Normally you turn the key to the LEFT and wait until the light goes out or if you don't have a light, wait the 15 seconds. Then turn the key to the right as you normally do when you start the tractor.

 

[NHSawyer]

Thanks for the help

 

[NHSawyer]

Well I went to start the LX last night. The key does not turn to the left. I started it as it was only around 30 degrees.
I went back and looked at the manual and the page on cold starting the machine said to insert the key and wait 15 seconds nothing else. This couldn't be right so I looked on the previous page and there in the middle of the first column it said to put in the key and turn it to the "ON" position and wait 15 seconds or until the glow indicator went out. It never said anything about this being the cold starting instructions but it must be it.
I Will try this tomorrow and let everyone know.
Thanks

 

[scoutcub]

Yes, turn the key to the right....I thought the LX's had a glow plug light...? I just got one, have to check also. Typically turn the key to the right till the light goes out, colder weathwr a bit longer.
Which LX did you get?

 

[NHSawyer]

I got the 410. Great tractor. Much hope you enjoy yours.

 

[NHSawyer]

Well I started the LX a couple of nights ago and turned the key to the right to the "On" position" I waited and in about 6-7 seconds the glow plug indicator lamp went out. It started right up after that.

 

[alltherage]

great feeling when they start right up in the cold!

 

[devildog1]

You should look into a Battery Tender and or a block heater if the temps go below 0 like here over the weekend. Tender will keep your battery right up with out over charging and block heater can be turned on a few hours before you use tractor, good luck.
DevilDog

 

[Covfam]

i know mine isnt your exact model but my 2011 sc2400 has the glowplug and have to turn left for 5 seconds then i can start it ... if i try to start mine in our wisconsin winters without doing so it wont start for me at all

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[dslanec]

i know mine isnt your exact model but my 2011 sc2400 has the glowplug and have to turn left for 15 seconds then i can start it ... if i try to start mine in our wisconsin winters without doing so it wont start for me at all

Where did you get the 15 seconds from? Just curious cause I have the same tractor and i thought I read in my manual when it is under 32 degrees out turn the key for 3-5 seconds? Maybe I should try 15 seconds and it will start easier if i forget to turn my heater on ahead of time? I thought maybe I would ruin something if I held it longer.

 

[Covfam]

Where did you get the 15 seconds from? Just curious cause I have the same tractor and i thought I read in my manual when it is under 32 degrees out turn the key for 3-5 seconds? Maybe I should try 15 seconds and it will start easier if i forget to turn my heater on ahead of time? I thought maybe I would ruin something if I held it longer.

thats because it was late and my brain was on cruise control from readinng someone elses post earlier... no i only warm it 5 seconds (my manual says 4 seconds in temps under 32) i find the 4 seconds doesnt seem to do it in the cold winter but mine is stored outside with a cover if the 5 seconds isnt enough i wait minute then try again and its worked. thanks for the save i need to edit my previous post

 

[ccyanmar]

i know mine isnt your exact model but my 2011 sc2400 has the glowplug and have to turn left for 5 seconds then i can start it ... if i try to start mine in our wisconsin winters without doing so it wont start for me at all

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Ditto for me as well CovFam. I have a 2010 SC2450 and I have to turn the key to the left for five or so seconds and then to the right. However, I think a dipstick heater would be the way to go as of late.

Normally my tractor resides in the garage, but due to my wife's Christmas crap taking up residency in the garage, the SC2450 sits out side.

I'm also from Wisconsin...between Appleton and Green Bay in a cow town of Greenleaf.

Jerry

 

[ccyanmar]

Forgot to inquire...if I were to get a dip stick heater, are there varying lengths? I haven't had to buy one since back in the 80s.

Jerry

 

[ljohnson778]

As stated earlier, on the Lx series, turn the key one click to the right 'til the glow plug light goes out, then turn to the right one more click to start.

 

[NHSawyer]

The glow plug works well on the LX I started at 19 degrees yesterday.

 

[UrbanBikker]

cold starting a Cub/Yanmar EX3200 (copied from owners manual)

Use the glow plug when the air temperature is 23°F (–5°C)
or lower.
1. Move the key switch to the GLOW position (A). Hold
the key switch in the GLOW position for no more than
20 seconds.
2. Move the key switch to the START position and start
the engine.

 

[Green Tea]

I have the same tractor...thinking about putting the heater on it that goes into the freeze plug. by chance have you done this and can u tell me more about it??