Kubota MX5100 (HT)

[PineOak]

I own a Kubota MX5100 w/hydrostatic transmission. I suspect I have a "safety switch" problem, because as of yesterday it won't start. Basically, when I turn the key there is no response. The battery is strong, but there is not even the familiar "click" of power reaching the starter. I know there is a safety switch under the seat and as part of the PTO lever, however both of tested OK. Does anyone know if there are others and/or experienced a similar problem?

 

[ovrszd]

Not personally familiar with your tractor model. With that said, if I try to start mine with, for example, the shuttle lever in forward/reverse, it still clicks loudly when the key is turned "on", but won't engage the starter when turned to "start". Nothing I can do will eliminate the loud click when turned to on. Sounds like something other than a safey switch??

If you can think of anything else you need me to test I will. Sorry I can't be more help.

 

[motownbrowne]

Try rocking the hst pedal. It may not think it's in the neutral position.

 

[PineOak]

Not personally familiar with your tractor model. With that said, if I try to start mine with, for example, the shuttle lever in forward/reverse, it still clicks loudly when the key is turned "on", but won't engage the starter when turned to "start". Nothing I can do will eliminate the loud click when turned to on. Sounds like something other than a safey switch??

If you can think of anything else you need me to test I will. Sorry I can't be more help.

Thanks for the advice. Turns out it was a loose wire on the PTO lever's safety switch. 3 hours of staring at it and 5 minutes to fix it.

 

[PineOak]

Thanks to all for the advice. As I mentioned above, it was a loose wire on the PTO lever's safety switch. Quick fix.

 

[murphy1244]

Good job, better check the rest of those connections.

 

[PineOak]

Good advice. All are secure. As it turns out, the PTO lever switch was the last one I checked, and the last one to check.

 

[ovrszd]

Thanks for the advice. Turns out it was a loose wire on the PTO lever's safety switch. 3 hours of staring at it and 5 minutes to fix it.

Only 3 hours???? I'm never that quick...... Glad you got it fixed!!!

 

[ishiboo]

I chased a similar, it was the GST shuttle neutral safety switch. It's been bypassed ever since, I keep forgetting to order a new one...