Massey 2760...Using wood chipper but engine kills when I get off the tractor seat

[KennyG]

On a John Deere, if the transmission is in neutral and the brakes are set, the PTO will run with no one on the seat. It's hard to believe that any tractor would not have a similar system. A weight on the seat is a really clunky work around.

 

[WranglerX]

Looked at my MF GC1715 and it will run with seat not occupied as long as HST is in neutral and brake is set and PTO is in neutral... IF PTO engaged engine dies..

Solution on my tractor would be to tip seat up and small block of wood inserted in safety switch slot... That way no wiring mods ....

Dale

 

[Rebeldad1]

Look at your wiring diagram. if your seat switch needs a ground to operate then wire into the ground side and add a toggle switch that goes to ground.

 

[RustyA]

Bungee cords also work and you can leave two on the tractor for use when needed. Or ratchet strap.

 

[Motorboatin]

My 1750M needs to be in neutral with the brakes locked for the PTO to work while off the seat

 

[rademamj1]

My Kubota GR2120 does the same thing with a seat kill switch. This guy on Utube has a great easy solution to the seat kill switch.

Kubota BX-24 PTO Seat Interlock Bypass - YouTube

 

[AndyMA]

My switch lever is a piece of plastic, which is wired down to prevent it from activating. It was pretty hard to run the backhoe from the front seat.

Need longer arms

Andy

 

[jaydee325]

On a John Deere, if the transmission is in neutral and the brakes are set, the PTO will run with no one on the seat. It's hard to believe that any tractor would not have a similar system. A weight on the seat is a really clunky work around.

Same here with my LS R3039H. This is a hydrostatic tractor with a 3 range selector. Put the range selector in neutral, set the park brake and get off tractor. Turn on PTO and raise engine speed to desired PTO speed.

I agree that others should have something similar. Modifiying the seat switch or putting weight on the seat seems a poor design.

 

[WranglerX]

I guess there becomes a point when it is so safe, you cant even use it.....

Dale

 

[Gem99ultra]

Flipping the seat up on my Kubota after getting off seems to be a well thought out system for reminding one that the PTO is running. The built in delay is plenty of time to flip up the seat, and a good reminder that the PTO is running when one is ready to re-mount.

I realize there are a number of ways to have the PTO run while not on the tractor. For my well being, disarming the switch is not one of them. To each to his own...