Hard starting not due to bad glow plugs

[knute_m]

For the past couple of months, my 2015 was been getting more and more difficult to start when cold. At first it seemed like it was running on two cylinders when it first started. Then one cylinder. Then last weekend, it really chugged and spewed ugly exhaust until it warmed up.

I was sure the glow plugs died, but I was just constantly short of time to check them out. Turns out, it was just the strap that connects all three glow plugs to the battery source. I removed the strap, and found that all three glow plugs appeared good. But, the bottom of the strap looked corroded. I cleaned it and the tops of the glow plugs with a brass brush the size of a tooth brush.

After putting the strap back on, the tractor again starts like new.

 

[KRH2015]

Knute, thanks for the info! This forum alway's shows me thing's to keep an eye on. I haven't had any problem's yet, and glad to here you got your tractor working properly! Love my 2015 gear !! K.H.