GC 2300 Wont Start (need to by pass the safety switch to test)

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Bedrock2300

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I have a 2005 GC 2300. Of course it is snowing here in VA. I just went out to start her up and NOTHING. I just replaced the battery 2 weeks ago. For test purposes I put a jumper box on the battery. It did not help. My tractor is not turning over, no clicking nothing. All the lights work so I know I am getting current. Is there a way to bypass or jumper the main neutral safety switch to see if it will start ( I will fix it once our local dealer opens up after the snow)

Thanks in advance
Dan
 
   / GC 2300 Wont Start (need to by pass the safety switch to test) #2  
Jump it at the starter, need a short piece of wire, make sure it is in neutral, parking brake set, all the safe things
 
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Check all the fuses , mine did the same thing and I jumped it st started so I could plow, but then double checked all the fuses and one was bad, didn't look blown , but replaced it and it started !
 
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Check your ground to the engine, if it is bad the starter won't turn.
 
   / GC 2300 Wont Start (need to by pass the safety switch to test) #5  
This sounds like the broken wire off the ignition switch problem again.

Check the back of the switch for a wire that has broken off.

Some have soldered it back on, most have replaced the switch- $60.
 
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ray66v
when you say ignition switch are you referring to the key ignition switch?
 
   / GC 2300 Wont Start (need to by pass the safety switch to test) #7  
Check the seat safety switch.
 
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Bedrock2300 said:
ray66v
when you say ignition switch are you referring to the key ignition switch?
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Yes, that is the only ignition switch there.

That has happened to several units now.

Those who park their tractors outside without the key in, or the cover over the switch, also have had issues with the ignition switch corroding inside. It will be all green from the corrosion on the back, if that is a problem.
 
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jel1988,
I had problems with that a couple of years ago and taped it up. I checked it this eveing it appeared to be still taped up. Do you know how test it or by passe it?

Thanks
Dan
 
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You jump the two wires in the plug to bypass the seat switch.

There are lots of safety switches on these, that could be the problem.

Check all the levers to make sure they are in the right positions. it only takes one out of position a little bit to shut it down.
 
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