First-time tractor owner needs some advice.

[bloodysafety]

Hey gang, I am a first-time tractor owner and I need some advice. I am the first owner of a 2022 New Holland workmaster 75 with front-end loader (no cab, just ROPS, and a canopy). This is the first tractor that I have been responsible for repairs and maintenance on and I ran into some trouble with the fuel system at my 300 hour servicing. In the probably 10 hrs leading up to it I started having to start my machine twice to get it going, I didn't think much of it, but after I opened the valve on the fuel filter to let sediment and water out, I couldn't get the tractor to start. I opened the bleeder valve and hand pumped that thing for hours over a couple days, before I got frustrated because I couldn't get fuel to flow, and just pulled the filter. Once I had the filter off, I noticed that the housing had a tiny hole in it, maybe from a rock... Anyway I got a new filter, filled it with diesel, installed it and then ran the hand pump again. Now I have excellent flow coming out the bleeder valve but I still can't get that thing started. I crank the engine to no avail, but once I give up you can hear fuel bubbling around so I think I may need to loosen an injector or something, I have consulted the owner's manual, bought the service manual and realized I likely need a totally different manual for the engine because I can't find a good diagram of where exactly to access all of them (I can only see/access one). Because of ******* design, I can't see/access most of the engine. Before I remove the hood and dash and say all the cuss words, I'm hoping yall can help point me in the right direction and maybe I'm blind to the obvious. Also, the tank is currently around 3/4 full of fresh, off-road disel.

 

[nyone]

You prob have air in the high pressure fuel system. Look up the process to bleed it out.

 

[tstex]

There is a specific process for bleeding the fuel line of my 1997 Kubota M5400.

Steps for Bleeding the Kubota M5400 Fuel System:

1. Preparation: Ensure the fuel tank is full (or at least above the filter) and the tractor is on level ground.
2. Filter Bleeding: Locate the bleeder screw/bolt on top of the fuel filter housing. Loosen it 1–2 turns.
3. Purge Air: Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position to run the electric pump, letting fuel push out the air until it flows solidly without bubbles.
4. Tighten: Tighten the bleeder screw on the filter while fuel is still flowing.
5. Injection Pump (If Necessary): If it does not start, locate the yellow-painted bleed screw on the injection pump. Open it and turn the engine over until air bubbles stop, then tighten it.
6. Injector Lines: If it still won't start, slightly loosen the hard fuel line nuts at the injectors and crank the engine until fuel appears, then tighten them.
7. Final Step: Start the engine and run at idle for 2–3 minutes to purge remaining air

Good luck

 

[tstex]

GO to youtube and type in your make, model, yr with the question "how to bleed the fuel system of a "your tractor".

 

[Roadworthy]

Different tractors bleed differently. Locate the bleeding instructions for your particular make and model. In many cases these instructions need to be followed in the listed sequence to achieve success.

 

[tstex]

Different tractors bleed differently. Locate the bleeding instructions for your particular make and model. In many cases these instructions need to be followed in the listed sequence to achieve success.

I agree. That's why i suggested the OP query YouTube w his own tractor info

 

[dodge man]

You said the housing had a hole in it. You replaced it?