Cold weather tips

[Guest]

I have stuck those rubber heat pads on the 36 and the 38 hp ones , from canadian tire , they are working good . also throw a couple old coats over them . this morning it was -25 , aimed heat gun at block and it was 40 degrees F. . they are $125 and 250 watt . stick on good

[the big wheel]

This all fake news fake stories because it’s global warming means never gets that cold any more. Lol

Koehlers real pain in the ass to start past minus 25.

[farmaholic]

......stay home.

[Partners]

Feel sorry for you guys..
We use electric motors on our augers...never a cold start issue.

[WiltonRanch]

Had a carbed 30hp Koehler on an auger. Stupid engine had the canister air filter and intake higher up exposed to the elements. Cold weather kit provided was not durable as it was a flimsy flex pipe sucking hot air off exhaust manifold. An afterthought by the look of it. It would freeze up all the time even with the crank vent hose removed. I would hoard it in for the day with a heavy old coat so it would hopefully start next morning. Came back next morning to a smouldering heap of shit. I was never that happy to see something I owned burn up. Replaced with a 27 hp Koehler with a low set intake and actual cold weather kit. Thing seems like it ended up having the same power as the other and no trouble starting. I always reroute the vent on the top of the engine away from the air intake. Even an old bin door or plywood beside the engine seems to bounce enough heat back too. Far as the hydraulics being stiff a little kerosene helps but it’ll find every poor seal when it warms up.

[katoe]

WE find that leaving the choke on after yu stop the engine ensures that its on

[bigzee]

Maybe SF3 will send a plane to rescue us. 😂😂😂

[farmaholic]

Maybe SF3 will send a plane to rescue us. 😂😂😂

Air "Farce" One?

[fjlip]

Fj. Did you sort that out ? We bought anew 38 hp kohler and itstalls unless wide open even warmed up and auger empty ??

Just live with it, apply some choke till load comes on. Warm doesn't help, same in summer. Still starting fine in minus 20 something. Always use a thicker Ziploc bag to partially cover fan intake, keeps engine warmer. Main trouble was the crankcase vent tube. Guess we are DESTROYING the CLIMATE with POLUTION!

[WiltonRanch]

Funny how all the troubles stem back to the crank vent. The newer Deere tractors have a vent filter setup which when cold out freezes off. Think these have been removed to stop over pressuring the engine. Granted it does stop oil loss on the blow by but not suitable in sub artic conditions.