Hi All,
I have had a basic 2013 Brutus for 9 years and its been a great machine other than the fact I have always had issues with starting under 45 degrees. After recently getting stranded in the woods after leaving it sit for too long while cutting timber, I've become aggravated enough to figure this out. I am assuming its a glow plug issue?
Glow plug light works on the dash, and I'm getting current to the glow plugs. I did notice that I still get current to them even after the engine is running. Is this normal or are they supposed to shut off on a timer or based on temperature?
Another side question, what is the normal operating temperature on the yanmar engine and what is the thermostat supposed to be set at for the radiator fan to kick on? Mine starts at 195 F and that seems high to me.
Thanks for the help,
-Chris
I have had a basic 2013 Brutus for 9 years and its been a great machine other than the fact I have always had issues with starting under 45 degrees. After recently getting stranded in the woods after leaving it sit for too long while cutting timber, I've become aggravated enough to figure this out. I am assuming its a glow plug issue?
Glow plug light works on the dash, and I'm getting current to the glow plugs. I did notice that I still get current to them even after the engine is running. Is this normal or are they supposed to shut off on a timer or based on temperature?
Another side question, what is the normal operating temperature on the yanmar engine and what is the thermostat supposed to be set at for the radiator fan to kick on? Mine starts at 195 F and that seems high to me.
Thanks for the help,
-Chris