Thread for MF 1529

[DuckSlayer1017]

I don't know where they put it. I'll try to look around in the next day or two and see if I can see it. Until you posted the pic of the controller I honestly didn't know what they installed.

 

[tmajor]

I believe, the clutch connector is on the right side, behind the rear tire. The leads are short, so the module would probably be there. But, if they put it up front under the dash, they'd have to run 2 wires forward and 2 wires back. .. or maybe 4 wires up and back. ??

 

[tmajor]

I already knew the soft start controller existed (from tbn) and explained my issue and asked if they would give me one under warranty. They said take the tractor to the dealer and they would install it. I think it took about a week to get the part.

I spoke with an AGCO rep, who had no clue, but was going to do some checking. I spoke with the shop, who installed your unit. They were able to give me an AGCO P/N and cost of $401.50, for the part(s) kit, which they installed for you.

I haven't given up on the GDI unit, if I can only find a source, which will sell me one!

 

[tmajor]

RE: GDI SoftStart Controller for Electric Clutches:
I'm about, at my whits end in trying to purchase a controller! I've got about 5 pages of business names, phone numbers and rep. names, including the manufacturer. They just don't seem to want to sell them, except to clutch manufacturers. All businesses, which might be able to use them, have said "they've never heard of such a product, but would be interested and to let them know, if I learn more".

They have made a fairly significant effort to promote the product, i.e. YouTube, web pages for Zero Turn Mower applications, clutch manufacturers, etc..

I really don't know, what to make of it! :anyone:

 

[arizona98tj]

Sorry to hear about your difficulty in trying to track down a place that will sell you one. Hard to imagine no one wants to take your money. LOL!

On a more positive note, I hooked up my new Wallenstein chipper to the 1529 today. Was checking for PTO shaft length and bind. Long story short, the electric clutch behaves very nicely with the chipper. I think the flywheel in the chipper is just the right sized load for it. Much nicer than the rotary cutter.

 

[DuckSlayer1017]

Stinks about the cost from Agco but I'm not surprised. The same dealer also quoted me over $200 for a Agco block heater. The parts guy even scratches his head sometimes when he looks up the cost of some parts. I guess that's how the dealers and manufacturers make their money. Hope you can find a cheaper source.

 

[tmajor]

I'm guessing, the part supplied by the dealer, was only a small part of Massey's system. ... thus the small price they charged me vs. the $401, yours was billed at. I don't believe, that they use the "SoftStart" system.

I may, put some stuff together and try to build my own operating system.

 

[tmajor]

Actually, I've come to believe, that the PTO clutches on the M/Fs, aren't "electric", but "hydraulic", with an electric solenoid valve activating them. Of course, that throws a whole different light on things! The M/F service manual, pretty much sucks, so that isn't much help.

 

[DuckSlayer1017]

I looked over my tractor today and can't seem to find the a module that matches your picture. I did find a blue connector that seems out of place wire tied into the harness on the right side of the engine compartment. It goes back under the dash where I can't see what it goes to.

 

[bigbyrd]

Greetings All. My neighbor has a nearly new Kobota 40 hp (series unknown) with a electro-hyd PTO switch that appears to be the same as on my 2005 MF 1440 Hydro. Perhaps looking around a Kobota forum might provide more info or a better idea.

 

[tmajor]

OK, Here's a new question for you guys with M/F and shuttle shift (I don't know, if the hydro's have it or not): There is a hook, by the clutch pedal, which allows you to push the clutch in and engage this hook, to "hold the clutch in". What is the purpose of this? When/why would it be employed?

 

[deanocraft]

I hear that hook is there to keep the clutch disengaged during long periods of storage... The way I understand it, the clutch can rust and stick the plates together if left alone for a long time in a damp environment. I've never used mine.

 

[tmajor]

I hear that hook is there to keep the clutch disengaged during long periods of storage... The way I understand it, the clutch can rust and stick the plates together if left alone for a long time in a damp environment. I've never used mine.

That's one of the thoughts, which I had, but it seems strange. I've never heard of any other tractor, ever having such an option. ?? I have heard of clutch discs freezing to the flywheel and/or pressure plate.

 

[id110011]

Got a question regarding my 2009 1529 w/hoe and loader. I have had issues this winter with fuel starvation in the bitter cold. It did it once last year and I pulled the feed from the tank to the filter and gave it a puff from my compressor and I added a good quality fuel conditioning additive. It made it all the way through until a few weeks ago I did the same thingthis year but it would run for 3-5 minutes and die out. I keep my tank full, have a dedicated 5gal fuel can. However my 1529 and her little sister GC1701 sit outside. Today I drained it, used a shop vac with some hand made extensions, I repeatedly added a cup of fresh diesel while vacuuming. This drew out ice, water and what I think is an exceptional amount of debris (grass, bug parts, dirt and grit) I then heated the tank with my heat gun in an attempt to dry the tank and ran the vac one more time. A little history I bought this unit as a repo from AGCO so it is possible this was in the tank from day 1. Has anyone else had this kind of issue?

 

[Phillip w]

Can't say I have trouble with crap in the tank. I got a 1531 and it hates the cold. I have had fuel issue and it is really difficult to start when it colder than 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Any thing colder than 15 degrees Fahrenheit and your done. It won't start. I am really disappointed with this tractor, i have had issue after issue. After owning this tractor and a few issues not related to this tractor, I have very little if any use for agco and agco business practices.

 

[DuckSlayer1017]

I’ve never had an issue starting mine even well below zero. I use the glow plugs for 30 seconds and it always starts right up. I installed a oil pan heater two years ago which helped a lot. I think a coolant heater or block heater would be even better. However, mine is in my un heated garage so temps may be a little warmer than out in the open.

 

[arizona98tj]

I live in Northern Minnesota and I use my 1529 all winter....it's all I have for snow removal here on the homestead. I use it during sub zero F temps. It has a 500 watt freeze plug heater and I will warm it up for at least 2 to 3 hours when it is zero. Glow plugs for about 15 seconds and it starts right up. I am fortunate that it does get to live in the garage year round although it is not heated. Never had issues with foreign material in the tank. It is a 2014 and has less than 300 hours on it.

 

[jcmaurice6]

This is wax in the diesel that precipate in the filter. You probably don’t have winter diesel. I don’t know where you live but here in Quebec starting in December north of a certain zone, we have diesel with less wax in. Regular additive don’t work but some specific one that lower the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) help.