[AJD] Model 40 Question

[Brandon Knapp]

Take a look for floating crud in the tank. Suction when running would block 
the fuel flow, after shutting off it would float free, allowing gas to flow 
again.

Good luck,
Brandon Knapp
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From: "wb5cys" <wb5cys at sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 3:55 PM
Subject: [AJD] Model 40 Question


> My model 40 cranks on first turn even in freezing weather. Compression is 
> perfect, oil pressure is perfect. When I first start it, the tractor will 
> run for about 30 minutes great, then it dies as if it ran out of gas. I 
> restart it and it restarts fine and runs for about 5 minutes then does the 
> same thing.
> If I let the tractor sit for about an hour, it will run for another 30 
> minutes before repeating the cycle above.
>
> Any ideas on what might be my problem?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Cal Barton
> Nacogdoches, Texas