Freezing diesel? TW190

[RPA]

I have had to leave the chipper outside for the last couple of weeks because I cant get access to the shed due to the weather.

 

Topped up the diesel tonight and gave it a run in prep for tomorrows job. Started ok (bit spluttery) ran on min revs for 3 or 4 mins and cut out. Left it for 5 and tried again this time it ran longer but as soon as I increased the revs it died again. Did the same on the next try.

 

The engine got slightly warm so im thinking that a small amount of diesel will effectively get pre-heated and as soon as this is used it is basically getting starved of fuel if has gone thicker/frozen.

 

(coolant OK and not frozen)

 

Any help/advice would be appreciated.

 

Thanx

Richard.

[Timberwolf Official]

Hi Richard

 

If you have had your unit outside for some time, it could be that the fuel cap is not breathing properly, and this could be the cause of your problem,

 

alternatelvly

 

You could have water in the fuel line which has frozen and this is causing fuel starvation, please check the in line filter for water contamination, and change if required.

 

Most off the shelf (ie pump delivered) fuels, including red, have a frost protection additive in the mix and it is usually another cause other than frozen fuel.

 

regards

Timberwolf Tech Support