Mahindra Max 28... Not Starting !

Scrambler82 · Sep 3, 2018

Hello to all the people reading my post ! It has been a while but the SoCal remodel took far longer than expected and in a way is still on-going, barn wiring, Forge Setup, and the new compressor system !

My Max 28 took a fit and decided not to start.
It has been giving me trouble starting for a while, if I bounce on the seat it would start... Seat Safety Switch right, that was my guess.

I jumper the Seat Switch out and the engine started but as soon as I let go of the key, from the start position, the engine stopped running.

Any suggestions ?

Thank you to all for your comments !

mike69440 · Sep 3, 2018

Try the Mahindara Owner / Operating Forum
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...ting/401607-suddenly-max28-will-not-fire.html
Bet it is something simple like my problem.

doneill127 · Sep 4, 2018

If it’s the same Mitsubishi motor as the smaller max it’s probably the stop solenoid on the injector pump. It has a pull in coil that energizes when the key is turned then a holding coil to keep it open when the key is released. It’s a common issue on the Max. There’s a number of posts in the Mahindra forum.

mike69440 · Sep 4, 2018

doneill127 said:
If it’s the same Mitsubishi motor as the smaller max it’s probably the stop solenoid on the injector pump. It has a pull in coil that energizes when the key is turned then a holding coil to keep it open when the key is released. It’s a common issue on the Max. There’s a number of posts in the Mahindra forum.

My stop solenoid partially went on mine back in 2015. It did not burn out, but would never consistently pull back to the same position. Dealer took care of it under warranty, but drove him crazy determining the problem.