Posted by CLTX on January 31, 2010 at 14:13:19 from (70.140.69.93):
In Reply to: basic on lp tractors posted by Rich Iowa on January 31, 2010 at 12:29:00:
The tractor runs off the vapor. The vapor is drawn off the top of the tank and goes through the pressure regulator to the engine. Some of the liquid boils off to replace the used vapor. As for filling, check with your uncle and see how he does his refueling. Basically, if you only use your tractor occasionally, have the propane dealer refill it. Otherwise, you will have to lease/rent/buy a propane tank. You will have to have a filler hose to connect to your tractor. Your propane dealer will show you how to refill the tractor, but it's just a matter of connecting the fittings, turning on the valve and bleeding off the vapor. Remember to always turn off the valve at the tank when finished. (See below) If you work strictly at home, a stationary tank will do, but if you work different areas, you will need a tank on a trailer. As to cold weather starting, I was in a mild winter situation, so someone else on this forum will have to answer that. C.L.
P.S.: Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) has basically the same characteristics as propane. A guy filled a nursery tank from a just filled 12,000 gal main tank. He turned the valve off at the discharge end of the hose, but didn't turn off the valve at the main tank. He just dropped the hose beside the nurse tank and drove off, running over the valve, which ruptured the hose. Twelve thousand gallons of NH3 blew out through the wildly whipping hose (no one could get near the valve). I'm told they had to evacuate everybody downwind for two counties. Turn off the valve at the tank.
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