kubota g3200 won't start

[blackstone]

My G3200 will not start or crank. The battery is good and shows no draw when attempting to crank engine. It actually can be started at the starter with a screwdriver but it will only run about five seconds. The electric fuel pump doesn't seem to be working either which makes me think that it is an electrical problem. It acts as if the battery is dead except that it can be started using a screwdriver. Has anyone had experience with a problem like this?

Thanks

 

[milkman]

Maybe a safety switch out of adjustment?

 

[blackstone]

The seat safety is disconnected, where else should I check?

 

[milkman]

There's probably a PTO safety switch and a neutral switch for the hydro pedal.

 

[dex3361]

I am not familiar with your particular tractor but if it has a HST with a rocker pedal try rocking it back and forth with the tractor brake locked and you in the seat hold the key in the start position and rock the pedal back and forth to each side of center. Sometimes the switch gets sticky or out of adjustment.

 

[ASTROENG2011]

I had a similar problem with G5200. Turned out to be a broken terminal in the wire harness. Trace wire harness out from switch to starter. Repair what you find as you go.