Smartrac 284 fuel problem

Sounds like the lift pump may not be working. Also sounds like the governor is not working. Since these share a common oil sump I would check the oil in the governor. If it has been a while, just go ahead and change it. It only holds a few ounces.  Be sure to save the old oil so you can examine it for fuel contamination.

Let us know what you find. This could be interesting…

All good advice from Piper. I would also ask if you topped off your fuel tank before you laid it up because condensation can build up and then it’s a breeding ground for diesel bugs. One thing that can happen to diesel fuel in cold weather is that it can gell. This is where the “wax” in the fuel becomes solidified and won’t let it flow. It can also plug the filters. There are anti-gell additives available to add to your fuel. Unfortunately, once the wax has solidified heating the fuel will not make it miscible again. However, keeping the fuel warm(er) will prevent this problem.
Please keep us posted.

You’re making me want to plug in the tractor tomorrow and make sure it starts. It was -5 yesterday, haven’t run it in a couple weeks.

Tinbender wrote:

You’re making me want to plug in the tractor tomorrow and make sure it starts. It was -5 yesterday, haven’t run it in a couple weeks.

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If you added an anti-gel additive you should be ok. I use this stuff year ’round in my bulk tank.

make sure that there is a good flow of fuel coming from the tank to the lift pump, a restricted gravity system ,(which I am sure you have) might have symptoms like what you describe.