Smoking BX2200

[gdaigle]

My BX smokes on start up. I do hit the glow plug for 3 seconds prior to start. Why a large puff of black smoke during start up? Any thoughts?

GDaigle

 

[kevinj]

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It is a diesel.

 

[BANDAMAN]

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Yep, they all smoke, no problem.

 

[Henro]

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Sounds normal...both mine do the same thing. Like the first reply said, it is a diesel...don't worry, be happy...that you got a diesel tractor! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[v8dave]

As the previous posters have said, a black puff of smoke at start-up is normal. Back into your garage so the puff blows out the door.

Use the glow plugs when the temps drop and/or you have to crank several engine revolutions for the tractor to start. My manual has increasing times to operate the glow plug as temps drop. A white puff (or more likely, white smoke for a little while) will occur when the temperatures drop to near freezing. The white smoke (unburned Diesel fuel) will go away as the engine warms up.

 

[sandyc]

A small black or black/gray puff at start up or putting under load is normal. If it continues after warm up I would be a bit worried.....my 2200 acts like yours......nature of the beast.

 

[BRIGUY]

My BX puts out a puff when you start it (Normal)

Now if you want to see real smoke you should see what comes out of my wife's ears every time I come home with a new tool (toy) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif