ky8t
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I used my BX2230 tractor for a couple of hours last week and stopped for lunch. When I returned from lunch, the starter wouldn't turn over. I have made sure the PTO is off, the seat goes all the way down, speed control is in neutral, and have jiggled the hydrostatic pedal. I have also cleaned the battery terminals and checked fuses. When the key is turn all the way clockwise, the dash lights dim, which indicates that there is a current draw. I have raised the seat, moved the speed control to neutral, pushed the hydrostatic pedal from neutral and turned on the PTO, none of which stops the extra current draw when the key is turned to start. I'm not sure it should behave that way, but I thought I'd try.
Something similar happened once before, but that time I already had it on the trailer to take it to the dealer for service when it balked. As I recall the tech told me that a connector, I think under the seat, was corroded or was not contacting properly. Unfortunately I did not get him to show me which one, but it sounds like a connector to one of the switches that prevents the engine from starting under certain circumstances.
Do anyone have a clue what might be wrong, or can anyone suggest something else to try. The machine is dead in the yard with the bucket down, which makes it hard to get on a trailer to take it to the dealer. Any suggestions on getting a dead tractor to the dealer would also be appreciated.
Something similar happened once before, but that time I already had it on the trailer to take it to the dealer for service when it balked. As I recall the tech told me that a connector, I think under the seat, was corroded or was not contacting properly. Unfortunately I did not get him to show me which one, but it sounds like a connector to one of the switches that prevents the engine from starting under certain circumstances.
Do anyone have a clue what might be wrong, or can anyone suggest something else to try. The machine is dead in the yard with the bucket down, which makes it hard to get on a trailer to take it to the dealer. Any suggestions on getting a dead tractor to the dealer would also be appreciated.