GC2300 won’t shut down

[eagle5473]

My gc2300 didn’t shut down after mowing last weekend. Searching threads helped me track down my issue. Checked the fuel solenoid and the fuel relay both were ok. I found completely corroded and disintegrated fuse block. I was able to find an almost perfect replacement on Amazon for less than $10. The tractor has 2 power feeds to the fuse block, same as the one I found. The replacement also leaves me with 2 spare circuits.

 

[ray66v]

Thanks for the post.

Kudo's for searching for an answer, first.

 

[Dmacleo]

dang. so it was providing fuel pump power even with key off?

 

[eagle5473]

Yes would continue to run. The fuel shut down fuse was on the bad end of the fuse block.

 

[Dmacleo]

Yes would continue to run. The fuel shut down fuse was on the bad end of the fuse block.

heh heh I bet that messed with your mind
seems no harm really done and nobody hurt, thats what matters.

 

[WranglerX]

Try putting a little dielectric grease on fuse blades before inserting, it will keep moisture and oxygen out of connection and probably prevent most corrosion for a long time (if not forever) ....

 

[WranglerX]

dang. so it was providing fuel pump power even with key off?

Fuel shutdown solenoid is energized for about 8 seconds (timed circuit) after key is moved to off position... No voltage from fuse through switch means no solenoid shut down sequence energised.......

 

[irvingj]

Wow, nice catch, good (simple, cheap) fix! I'll be looking at my fuse block...

Pretty dusty, a little discoloration, but no strong signs of overheating. Think it's OK but I'll keep an eye on it.

Had a similar situation on my '82 Yamaha Virago 750 -- the molex plug on the charging circuit was totally nasty inside (looked a lot like your fuse block); found it while troubleshooting why the battery popped (twice!) over a 4-year period. Apparently the feedback circuit from the regulator crapped out and was intermittently overcharging the battery big time. Ka-POW!!

 

[Dmacleo]

Fuel shutdown solenoid is energized for about 8 seconds (timed circuit) after key is moved to off position... No voltage from fuse through switch means no solenoid shut down sequence energised.......

I thought maybe was something like that, meant to browse the service manual for my gc2400 yesterday to verify but life got in the way

 

[GeneV]

Oh wow, yeh good post, thx.