[AT] 560 D

[Mike Sloane]

I have a 560D, and the PO re-wired the batteries from two 6 volt n 
series to two 12 volt in parallel. It was a very smart move, in my 
opinion. To start the tractor, turn on the "ignition" switch, hold the 
chrome push-button switch on the little meter housing below the 
instrument panel for about a minute. The meter should swing all the way 
to the right. After about a minute, press the starter button, and the 
engine should start up.
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Do NOT use ether to try to start the engine, as it may damage the glow 
plugs.

I would not recommend cleaning the injectors - they are complex little 
things that should not be disassembled in normal use. If you think they 
might benefit from cleaning, buy some additive to throw in the fuel.

More important is to clean out the glass bowl under the tank and change 
the fuel filters. After doing so, make sure you purge the injector pump 
of air, as per the manual. Before doing anything else with the tractor, 
I strongly recommend getting a copy of the operator manual from Binder 
Books <www.binderbooks.com>. It will save you a lot of time, trouble, 
and money in the end.

Contact me off-line at <mikesloane at verizon.net> if you like. I will try 
to help.

Mike

On 11/6/2012 10:28 AM, Tyler Juranek wrote:
> Hi Darrell,
>   I've never worked on a Desel engine before.
>   What would I use to clean the injecters and glow plugs?
>   Also, would I just hit the starting switch to see if the starter is working?
>   My father owns a 560 g, so I am assuming that the starting sound of a
> 560 d sounds the same?
>   My great grandfather has been gone for about 26 years, so I'm sure
> this will take a lot of time and Money to get running again.
>   I've never worked on a farmal, so I want to make sure I know what to do.
>   Thanks,
>   Tyler