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mf 390 not starting

  • 20-05-2017 6:46pm
    #1
    ganmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭


    I'm no way mechanically minded...but unfortunately the massey isn't starting.

    its turning over but just not catching. where should I go poking?


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  • #2
    pedigree 6
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,559 ✭✭✭pedigree 6


    ganmo wrote: »
    I'm no way mechanically minded...but unfortunately the massey isn't starting.

    its turning over but just not catching. where should I go poking?

    Sounds like it's not getting diesel.

    I'm as bad as yourself.
    Maybe someone else will elaborate on the potential causes.


  • #3
    Attie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 495 ✭✭Attie


    I presume you checked there's diesel in her. Make sure the stopper is working on the pump. Is the starter turning over quickly enough as battery might be low.


  • #4
    ganmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭ganmo


    There are puffs of smoke coming out of the exhaust when it's turning over so I assumed it was getting diesel

    It does seem to be turning over slower than usual so I may put the batteries on to charge


  • #5
    Who2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭Who2


    Is the starter catching or does it sound lazy?


  • #6
    case956tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭case956tom


    ganmo wrote: »
    There are puffs of smoke coming out of the exhaust when it's turning over so I assumed it was getting diesel

    It does seem to be turning over slower than usual so I may put the batteries on to charge
    is the alternator charging?is the charge light going off when the tractor starts?it could be that the battery is on the way out.mind when your charging a battery with the caps off the cells not to cause a spark as theres hydrogen gas produced when the water in the battery is bubbling when charging.


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