2516 HST Starter Issue

[newts53]

I have a 2815. It has a lever to hold the accelerator in a set position. If that is engaged the starter won't engage either. I just thought I'd throw this out there in case this happens to someone else.

 

[johnsonauto]

Well I got it figured out. Took my meter to the solenoid and saw no voltage going to it when I turned the key so I ruled out the solenoid. I pushed the clutch in and noticed voltage changes when releasing it so I ruled out the switch there and that left one switch and that was the rear pto. I looked at the switch and it was physically broken. Took me a second to get running after that. Looks like Monday I'll be getting a new switch.

Thanks for all your help.

Glad you got it figured out.

 

[Pulskamp]

I also have a Mahindra 2516 and the engine doesn't crank when I turn the switch. Just like I didn't even turn the switch at all. Nothing. Where is that switch for the PTO? I think I have the same problem as you.

 

[Pulskamp]

"...there is absolutely no click of the starter. Lights work, the glows plugs heat up, blinkers and everything seem to be running as supposed to." I've got the same problem with my 2516. Can you describe exactly where those switches are?

 

[2516hst]

The rear pto lever is to your left as you sit on your seat. If you look down in between the lever and your seat in the the crack there you will see a small plunger type switch which is depressed when the lever is all the way up. My switch needed replacing because I could see that it was broken just by looking at it. It could be any of your safety switches though.

 

[Pulskamp]

Thanks. I'll try to check it in the morning. I need to get that machine running. I'll get back to you when I've been successful.

 

[Pulskamp]

Thanks, everybody. It was the switch for the rear PTO. But I feel sort of stupid. There was nothing wrong with the switch. I just didn't have the lever all the way where it should have been!

 

[2516hst]

Sometimes it's the simplest things . Glad you got it running.