wcarm
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I bought a used (about 2003) TL100 in 2013 with a manual transfer pump and fuel injection. I bought it from the dealer here in east TN who has been excellent on service. I am not mechanically inclined. Over the years the tractor has experienced several fuel problems. The dealer's mechanic was here today and advised the following diagnosis steps when the tractor quits running and fuel starvation is suspected:
1 (Assuming there is fuel in the tank) he said the banjo nut at the first fuel filter its the number 1 cause of fuel problems in tractors like mine. The nut is the tractor's first line of defense against trash. It gets clogged with trash, just like a filter and the tractor stops. He took mine off, cleaned it, re-installed it, pumped up the manual pump on the transfer pump. It started after enough cranking to convey fuel to the engine and it runs fine.
2. If the banjo nut is found to be clean, he disconnects the output side of the of the transfer pump, pumps on the manual pump to see if it squirts fuel.
3. if the transfer pump squirts fuel, he goes to the bleeder at the second fuel filter. I am not sure what the bleeder is or what he does there. Would love to hear if anyone knows.
I would like to create a more complete list of diagnosis steps. All input welcome.
1 (Assuming there is fuel in the tank) he said the banjo nut at the first fuel filter its the number 1 cause of fuel problems in tractors like mine. The nut is the tractor's first line of defense against trash. It gets clogged with trash, just like a filter and the tractor stops. He took mine off, cleaned it, re-installed it, pumped up the manual pump on the transfer pump. It started after enough cranking to convey fuel to the engine and it runs fine.
2. If the banjo nut is found to be clean, he disconnects the output side of the of the transfer pump, pumps on the manual pump to see if it squirts fuel.
3. if the transfer pump squirts fuel, he goes to the bleeder at the second fuel filter. I am not sure what the bleeder is or what he does there. Would love to hear if anyone knows.
I would like to create a more complete list of diagnosis steps. All input welcome.