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Hi All..... I just acquired a 300 gal. diesel tank mounted on a tandum trailer. I intend to use it for fueling the tractor, generator some other stuff. Now here is the catch. There is a small amount of diesel in the tank, but the tank has been in outdoor storage for a few years, I recognize the...

Thanks for the replies. My tractor had a stuck clutch one time before I bought it and the owner wound up splitting the tractor to resolve it.....So, it already has shown it can have an issue. All it takes is once to cost a lot of time and money....I think I will stay on the safe side and block...

OK, I see thread after thread regarding Yanmars and other so called "off shore" brands where many advocate blocking the clutch to elimninate any risk the plate will stick to the flywheel in storage in the winter, I live where there is a good deal of rain, but no snow, and my Ford 3430 is under...

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I have a Ford 3430 which is new to me and this is the first winter with this tractor. The op manual says to advance the throttle full when starting below 40 degrees. I find this does not work well. Does anyone have any tips for starting in cold weather? Thanks:winterrules: