A real turn off
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kentrodngun
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MoKioti, on an LK3054, the key will not shut off the engine. You should turn the ignition switch to the off position when you're finished using the machine, then pull the engine stop knob (immediately to the right of the ignition switch). Pulling the knob out cuts off the fuel supply and stops the engine. The machine discussed in this thread operates differently than ours.MoKioti said:
By the way, don't make the mistake of shutting off the ignition switch, leaving it off and still using th machine. The engine will continue to run but there will be no charge going to your electric system (like the alternator to charge the battery). Guess how I know this?
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CBB said:
Here's two pictures that I hope help. I used a 1/16 drill bit to make the small rectangular opening, 1/4 inch long, for the metal part of the key. Make sure it's centered in the cup. The key will fit in snug but I guess you could use silicone seal or other glue. The cup was just cut shorter to make it just clear the dash but go over the raised portion of the switch. I imagine it would also keep out dirt for those working the fields this summer.
I realize it's a crude setup but when I found my ignition switch froze, I was none to happy. The snow was piling up and needed moved. It's a quick solution to the problem but it works. After the snow is gone, I'll try to make something more professional.
Bird
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kentrodngun said:MoKioti, on an LK3054, the key will not shut off the engine. You should turn the ignition switch to the off position when you're finished using the machine, then pull the engine stop knob (immediately to the right of the ignition switch). Pulling the knob out cuts off the fuel supply and stops the engine. The machine discussed in this thread operates differently than ours.
By the way, don't make the mistake of shutting off the ignition switch, leaving it off and still using th machine. The engine will continue to run but there will be no charge going to your electric system (like the alternator to charge the battery). Guess how I know this?
Oops, not being familiar with that particular model, I was thinking of the solenoid arrangement which my B2710 Kubota and lots of other tractors have. But what you just described is the same thing my B7100 had, except that instead of a separate knob, you just pulled the throttle all the way back, past a detent to shut off the fuel.
coasterez
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Looks professional enough for me. Good idea.
kentrodngun said:MoKioti, on an LK3054, the key will not shut off the engine. You should turn the ignition switch to the off position when you're finished using the machine, then pull the engine stop knob (immediately to the right of the ignition switch). Pulling the knob out cuts off the fuel supply and stops the engine. The machine discussed in this thread operates differently than ours.
By the way, don't make the mistake of shutting off the ignition switch, leaving it off and still using th machine. The engine will continue to run but there will be no charge going to your electric system (like the alternator to charge the battery). Guess how I know this?
Thanks Ken, Now I won't have to charge my battery after running with the key off. By the way, you and I could have the same signature.
HODAK
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I may be wrong here, but it seems to me that the solenoid would operate in a "fail safe" mode. Power, (switch on), to open and let fuel flow, and then when there is no power, (switch off) it would close by way of a spring. If there is power to keep it closed, (and maybe there is), wouldn't this eventually drain the battery? Either way, it does sound like it is stuck.
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