Hello all. Just went to start my tractor up and am having some issues so thought I'd get some opinions from the forum.
Background: Just got this tractor over the summer and started using it in September upon moving to our new house. Primarily hauled a wagon around as I cut firewood, and moved a chicken coop. So nothing too major, but probably 5-7 uses over 6-8 weeks and had no issues with it. Started up without a problem, and ran just fine. Outside temperatures ranged from 80's to 40's (F).
Recent history: In late October I pulled the front end loader off and mounted a snowblower. Learned a few things that I'll do next time to make the change easier, but got everything connected OK. Snow came not too much after that, and put it to use 5-6 times in the following couple weeks. Outside temperatures ranged from single digits into the 30's (F). Again, no issues with it starting up and running during these excursions.
Today: Went to start it up and initially the motor turned over normally and almost caught but didn't (some smoke out the stack, typical sounds). I waited a bit and tried again and it turned over very slowly....rrrr......rrrrr....rrrr with like 1-2 seconds between. It is in the mid-30's here, so not super cold. I checked my battery and it is reading 11.95V. I checked not only at the battery, but also where the cable connects to the starter and it is good there too. So I think my battery and cables/connections are all OK. I also checked my fuel at the fuel filter, and it is flowing fine and visually looks good.
What should I be looking for/at? Any thoughts what the problem might be? I am letting it sit for at least an hour before I try again....not sure what the exact rules are for "resting" the starter. Any suggestions and/or questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Background: Just got this tractor over the summer and started using it in September upon moving to our new house. Primarily hauled a wagon around as I cut firewood, and moved a chicken coop. So nothing too major, but probably 5-7 uses over 6-8 weeks and had no issues with it. Started up without a problem, and ran just fine. Outside temperatures ranged from 80's to 40's (F).
Recent history: In late October I pulled the front end loader off and mounted a snowblower. Learned a few things that I'll do next time to make the change easier, but got everything connected OK. Snow came not too much after that, and put it to use 5-6 times in the following couple weeks. Outside temperatures ranged from single digits into the 30's (F). Again, no issues with it starting up and running during these excursions.
Today: Went to start it up and initially the motor turned over normally and almost caught but didn't (some smoke out the stack, typical sounds). I waited a bit and tried again and it turned over very slowly....rrrr......rrrrr....rrrr with like 1-2 seconds between. It is in the mid-30's here, so not super cold. I checked my battery and it is reading 11.95V. I checked not only at the battery, but also where the cable connects to the starter and it is good there too. So I think my battery and cables/connections are all OK. I also checked my fuel at the fuel filter, and it is flowing fine and visually looks good.
What should I be looking for/at? Any thoughts what the problem might be? I am letting it sit for at least an hour before I try again....not sure what the exact rules are for "resting" the starter. Any suggestions and/or questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
