Ct 230 won't stay running

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I have 2011, 12 bobcat ct230 that starts, runs for a short time and then the fuel solenoid kicks out. The solenoid is new and I've checked all the relays and fuses.
 
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With only that to work on, I suspect a bad ground. Check that your battery's negative cable connections are clean. If it's not grounded to the engine block, make it so.
 
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Fuel solenoid is what kills it when you turn the key off. I would sort of suspect one of the safety switches. Does it crank back up after dying?
 
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#4  
I checked safety switches and the ground is at the battery. It's gotta be something simple I'm missing.
 
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You check the seat presence switch? Kills the engine when you lift up a bit. Might need to put a jumper on it.
 
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#6  
Yep, I put a bypass jumper wire on it when I first got it, never been a problem. Did try reconnecting it and sitting in the seat. Either way has no affect.
 
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#7  
I can take the solenoid out and run it all day, I just can't shut it off with the key then. All other lights and gauges work as normal.
 
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Asking again, does it crank right back up after dying or what is the time involved before cranking again?
 
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#9  
Yep it will start right back up after I turn the key off and the solenoid resets, about 10 seconds.
 
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#10  
I also took the 2 screws out that hold the fuse panel in place and looked for a broken wire or exposed bare wire, that all looks good.
 

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