Glow Plugs

[Scott9203]

I have a branson 2810 with 193 hours. It is stored in a heated garage however yesterday it would not start. The glow plug light turns on an off like normal but the tractor won't fire up like the glow plugs are bad. Any ideas...

Thanks

 

[cyrush]

Sounds like a plug or plugs may be burnt out?? Don't know your tractor but is indicator light meant to come on if plugs are faulty??

 

[Scott9203]

Sounds like a plug or plugs may be burnt out?? Don't know your tractor but is indicator light meant to come on if plugs are faulty??

The glow plug light is coming on the dash for the required amount of time indicating the plugs are heating like normal. I'm thinking it is either the glow plugs or a relay.. I checked the fuses and they look fine. Is it difficult to replace the glow plugs on a branson tractor.. does anyone know. Thanks

 

[JD 4520]

What is actually happening when you go to start the tractor---is the engine turning over but not firing up? If so, is there any chance that you have lost fuel pressure or the like? Is the tank full, is the fuel filter clean, are the fuel lines primed? Can't have any air in your fuel lines. Do you think there is any chance this could be your issue?

 

[Scott9203]

What is actually happening when you go to start the tractor---is the engine turning over but not firing up? If so, is there any chance that you have lost fuel pressure or the like? Is the tank full, is the fuel filter clean, are the fuel lines primed? Can't have any air in your fuel lines. Do you think there is any chance this could be your issue?

I actually got it started by cranking until the battery was about dead... It ran fine after being started but it must be a glow plug or relay problem. It cranks good but acts like the plugs are not heating.. I have fuel in the tank and filter is pretty new...Is it hard to replace the glow plugs ? I know a little about cars but nothing about diesel tractors.

 

[Johnp33]

To test the glow plugs use a test light to see if they have power. You might need a second person to do this.
If they have power, that means the relays are OK, then disconnect the wires from all the glow plugs, put the test light clamp on the positive battery post and touch the glow plug terminal, if it lights up it is OK. do them all one at a time.
When it is cranking do you get white smoke? If not it is a fuel problem, transfer pump, fuel draining back, checking the preasure while cranking is a good check if posible.
Just a thought!