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[cbmedic]

Hey all just wondering if everyone uses the preheat/glow plugs everytime u start your diesel tractor

 

[KevT]

Only if it is like 20 degrees or colder... for me about twice a year

 

[MoKelly]

I always go through the same procedure --- turn key, wait for glow plug light to go off, start.

MoKelly

 

[PILOON]

Hey, I try and if she don't start then on the 2nd attempt I add glow plugs.

 

[4570Man]

My tractor usually starts in the summer without glow plugs. We have several diesel lawn mowers, and they will never start without glow plugs. We had a case tractor, and you never had to glow plug that tractor/lawn mower to start it.

 

[Utopia Texas]

Depends on the tractor. My small Ford 1215 I've had for 17 years will not start without pre-heat even when warm. The NH T4.75 starts below freezing without pre-heat.

 

[vtsnowedin]

First start of the day? yes even in summer. Starts easier and you get a lot less smoke and I think less wear and tear on the parts.

 

[davesl708]

Usually give it five seconds in the summer for the first start. After warm don't need it. Winter 10-20 seconds.

 

[Gafn]

Well - that is a "every tractor is different" , oh and if you have a DPF:

Even though the engine is running and the glow plug indicator is not illuminated in the dash, the glow plugs will cycle anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes after start up. This helps reduce the amount of start-up emissions by 60 percent and also helps reduce build up of soot that would typically be trapped in the regeneration filter (DPF).

Automatically cycled glow plugs = longer times between regeneration.
I took possession of a 2015 Branson yesterday, and every time I have started it - the glow plug indicator illuminates, and it has not been below 50 degrees.