Kubota 2650

[gravelman]

so im back with my seat sensor problem...Kubota 2650 despite plenty of weight the tractor keeps stalling. Dealer could not find anything wrong.. but it is driving me nuts. is there some way to by pass this or disconnect it all together. I have even put a weight on the seat with seat cushion... it was slightly better but still stalls. thanks Im not one to by pass safety in any way shape or form but this is too much

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Are you certain the problem is from the seat safety switch, and not some other solenoid? Like maybe a fuel shutoff relay or some such?

 

[gravelman]

Im positive it is the seat..all other things have been ruled out. i have sat on the seat and operated without problems then certain movements, like turning to look back or maybe leaning forward and she stalls right out.

 

[wawajake]

if it is anything like the BX2660 seat..............tip the seat forward , remove the spring activated plate, pull the seat switch out, bypass the switch so it always thinks someone sitting on the switch with a piece of wire and connectors. Put it back to together....get on with life without the hassle.

 

[gravelman]

my seat does not tip forward and the switching is hidden.. this is a 2016 B2650 I hear what you say and appreciate it but i do not have that access on this

 

[gravelman]

one more thing..i did lift the seat cushion and found the two sensors... i believe not enough pressure reaches the sensors when sitting on the seat so i will add something on top of the sensors to insure better contact with the sensors...i think that will work

 

[gravelman]

so i got brave and took the seat apart...there is a blue plastic piece that has to fit precisely over the two white sensors...it was not properly positioned.. after repositioning i tried it again and the problem is solved and i still have the safety feature. so anyone that experiences that , let me know, i can further explain...

 

[fatboycowen]

You should ask the dealer if they are hiring....

 

[gravelman]

that is a great idea....believe me...they did not touch the machine... warranty work... sure

 

[Steppenwolfe]

so im back with my seat sensor problem...Kubota 2650 despite plenty of weight the tractor keeps stalling. Dealer could not find anything wrong.. but it is driving me nuts. is there some way to by pass this or disconnect it all together. I have even put a weight on the seat with seat cushion... it was slightly better but still stalls. thanks Im not one to by pass safety in any way shape or form but this is too much

I had this problem on my new L3301. But, it only happened when a guy working for me used the tractor. He is about 150 lbs, and every time he moved, slid, or turned around in the seat it would turn off. Swore there was a problem with the tractor. I park my fat azz on the tractor, and never a problem since...

 

[gravelman]

so there is only one thing left for me to do...eat more pizza and drink more beer...!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Steppenwolfe]

so there is only one thing left for me to do...eat more pizza and drink more beer...!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pretty much, or sit on a bag of cement...

 

[fatboycowen]

so there is only one thing left for me to do...eat more pizza and drink more beer...!!!!!!!!!!!!

You should feel very good about doing something better than a so called "professional". It's happened to me enough times to rarely if ever bring anything I own to a mechanic, unless it's a last resort.

 

[gravelman]

i will keep that in mind... t hanks

 

[gwstang]

Glad you found the problem. Too bad the dealer didn't dig a little further into it like you did. You might want to share the fix with them so they can help the next guy....or at least make sure the seat/switch is assembled correctly. I was going to suggest a zip tie to keep it compressed and prove that the switch was the problem.

 

[gravelman]

Thanks very much yes i will share with the dealer... nothing to lose and may save someone grief... zip tie...great idea