1533/challenger 265B troubleshooting help

stumpfield · Feb 13, 2009

I got a challenger 265B with about 130 hours. It seems to start and run just fine with no sign of any problem. Occasionally, the engine would just shutdown. I can immediately restart and it will continue to running again. It usually happens when I stop for a couple of minutes. It's happening more often lately. Anyone have this problem with their tractor? Any help to figure this out is greatly appreciated.

shutt40 · Feb 14, 2009

When you are stopped are you shifting your weight around in the seat with the tractor in gear, it could be the seat safety switch.

Frank

stumpfield · Feb 14, 2009

shutt40 said:
When you are stopped are you shifting your weight around in the seat with the tractor in gear, it could be the seat safety switch.

Frank

Hmm, I got to pay attention next time. Is there some sort the safety switch on the seat?

shutt40 · Feb 15, 2009

Allot of the newer tractors have a safety switch under the seat so the tractor will stop if you depart. On my 1529 it has a switch with a white plastic lever that is actuated by the seat, if you get off with it in gear it will stop. Perhaps your switch is a little out of adjustment and just moving around, shifting you weight is causing it to stop
Frank

MrSteve · Feb 15, 2009

Yes 1st make sure your seat switch is good to go, then look at this http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...g-operating/106036-1533-no-start-problem.html <<< If that solenoid is weak I just wonder if it would do what you are saying is happening to you.