[Highpockets]

I bought a JD Gator 855 Diesel 5 years ago Great machine use it almost every day never any issue. In September we were gone for 8 days. Went to use it and would not start. Turned over good new battery this spring. Gave it a very small shot of starting fluid fired right off and started great all day. Next morning same thing no start. Filters all clean and free of dust. Still requires a shot of starting fluid each morning. Fuel is fresh. Anyone have idea what to check? I hate using starting fluid in any engine unless last resort
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[Highpockets]

I will check the manual to see which
I know it has some type heater as there is indicator light for this.

 

[Highpockets]

Just watched a JD service youtube for this gator having same starting issue . There are 3 glow plugs. Appears to fairly straight forward to change out (If my back holds out bending over thus long).😆

 

[Highpockets]

I agree. At somewhere around $30 each i would like to check other possibilities first. I will need to investigate where each of these are located. Fuse and/or relay should be simple enough. Not sure about controller. You happen to have wiring diagram or parts diagram? Thanks.

 

[Highpockets]

Thanks Lou
I will check this out as soon as i get the snow cleared around the place and can get to the shed

 

[Highpockets]

I think you have a leak in the fuel system some place, it is getting air in the line and can’t suck the fuel back up and pressurize. When it starts with the starter fluid it lets it get going. Had an old ford truck, did the same thing. Water separator had an air leak. Never saw fuel leak out but it allowed the fuel to siphon back into the tank over night.

 

[Highpockets]

Never gave that a thought. I will try the manual pump and see what happens. Thank you.