JD 3020 Diesel

[Marmaz]

The tractor starts and runs fine for a while. Eventually, the rpms will slowly slow down until the engine dies. I have the throttle opened all the way. This has kind of been an intermittent problem. It doesnt do it so the time. Usually, after the engine dies I simply restart and everything is fine. Tonight restarting did not help. Tractor would start, rev up to 2k rpm even with throttle wide open. Rpms would slowly drop until engine dies.

 

[J Hamilton]

Are the fuel filters clean or replaced
recently? Also is the fuel line from the
tank clear, all connections tight? Just some
simple things I would check first

 

[Dieseltech]

Time for injection pump repair, the retainer ring is failing inside
which will cause erratic control and engine shutdown.

 

[Marmaz]

Thank you, guys, for the advice! I figured it was some kind of fuel issue. Wasnt sure where to start. I guess I should have mentioned that I put a new fuel filter on (the square see through type), filled my tank, and checked connections.