Mahindra Gas Gauge - which end is up?

   / Mahindra Gas Gauge - which end is up? #1  

Rickstir

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Location
Hard by the Elk Fork of the Salt River, Missouri
Tractor
2009 Mahindra 4110
I have a 4110 tractor, love it. My concern is how accurate the gas gauge is.

This unit has an 8 gallon tank, unfortunately mounted high behind the seat. Very trying to fill. When my gauge is close to empty and I put in 4 gallons (all I can lift and control), the needle will slowly move up to full as the tractor warms up. I did this yesterday and after 4 hours of tilling it was back on empty, I quit work and limped into the barn.
So my questions are:
Why does 4 gallons move the needle to full when on empty, seems like I am losing 4 gallons someplace?
Surely I couldn't burn 8 gallons of fuel during this time?
If there is 4 gallons still left, is it that the tank is not really empty? Or is it that I can have 4 more gallons actually above the full mark registered by the gauge?
This and the location of the Low range shifter is a little tight for my big left leg are the only complaints I can come up with for my baby.
 
   / Mahindra Gas Gauge - which end is up? #2  
Rickstir,

The plastic fuel tank could have collsaped if your tractor is a few years old. I had a couple that had that problem when the metal insert in the cap got turned upside down and would not vent. I think Mahindra changed the cap later on to prevent it. I've seen Kubota collsape also. Mine be worth checking out. The 4110 is a great tractor.

Dave
 
   / Mahindra Gas Gauge - which end is up?
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Tractor is two years old and always kept in the barn. I'll check the cap, thanks for that hint. I have had this problem from the get go. I agree, a great machine.
 
   / Mahindra Gas Gauge - which end is up?
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#4  
Seems like there is more fuel above the FULL mark. With the gauge showing half full I put in four gallons. Could finally see the fuel in the tank, guess it never was full :(. Now that I know what's up, I can deal with it.
 
   / Mahindra Gas Gauge - which end is up? #5  
Rickstir,:)
I thought 4110s were diesel. Didn't know any ran on gas.:laughing:
hugs, Brandi
 

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