Good intentions...was digging a hole for a new flag pole and the auger stuck on a root. After digging out the root and trying the auger several times, suddenly the tractor wouldn't start. Lights came on the dash, but nothing. A friend came over and used a huge crescent wrench and turned the main auger shaft backwards to free it. Still no start. Used a jumper cable from the positive side of the battery to the starter terminals and cranked the tractor. So then the auger was freed! BUT, in troubleshooting the electrical I found no power to the starter solenoid. I do have continuity all the way to the ignition switch. Switch tested good (it is aftermarket). Tested every fuse, relay, switch and diode by the shop manual. Everything else worked previously so it's not wired incorrectly. What am I chasing?
TC29D auger stuck, freed, but now won't start
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setxjeff
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- 1951 IH cub, International 254 and 1538 Mahindra Towable Backhoe
I would check neutral and pto safety switches. Could have gotten knocked out of alignment or unplugged. I have caught my hammer loop on my pto lever several times getting off just enough for it to not start when I got back on later.
Hughman
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Check fuse #2
showcattle
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Check the plug connectors in the left rear wheel well
npalen
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I don't remember what type of PTO switch/lever the TC29D has but my Mahindra 3015 won't start if the PTO lever is "engaged". I'm guessing you've probably checked that for sure.
I pulled out the shop manual and went down the line on the testing for "no start" conditions. The manual neglects to mention that removing the rear PTO switch comes with a quick dose of hydraulic fluid. I knew this already as I just did the 9 gallons or so when I did the filters! BUT, I found what I believe is the plunger on the ground after we did jump the tractor and get it moved. Can someone please tell me if that's what it is, and if so, which way is it oriented? One end is flat, the other rounded, highly polished. ** .22 just for comparison...so far!
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I wish that was the issue. I checked both with a meter - check my post with the picture with what "may" have fallen out of the transmission from the rear PTO safety switch...
Thanks, that's the way it works on mine, too. I had a little issue when I went to test it...see the photo!
Good idea, thanks! Check the picture to see if you've seen anything like this.
Will go back and check it, thanks!