Used TC21D W/FEL and MMM coming Monday!!!

[Steelfan]

Nothing but the glow plug light comes back on. When the tractor starts it pops right off. Its like something if you would have a dead battery , but the battery's is fine. All the lights work, I'm assuming there are safety switches that could cause the dead thing. Another possibility. I'm calling the dealer today to see if I'm doing something wrong. I got the remainer of the warranty for new. 1 year on engine, and drivetrain. Thanks again John. Kent

 

[Bird]

OK, Steelfan, that's the impression I got from your first post, so you can ignore the fixes with glow plugs, etc. and just go by John Miller's response./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Steelfan]

Thanks for the help Bird. I'm grateful for you taking the time to help a new owner. I'll figure it out soon!!! Kent

 

[Bird]

You're welcome, Kent. I'm not sure, but think your tractor has some things in common with mine; you must have the PTO off, transmission in neutral, and the clutch depressed before the starter can be engaged. So if any one or more of those switches is not aligned and working properly, no go. And from what you've said, it sounds to me like it's just the one for the PTO; just need to find that switch and get it properly aligned, I'll bet. And of course, the dealer should be able to do that easily.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Kent,

With the information you have given... the Glowplug circuit is NOT the problem...

For a quick test... {realize I don't know all your safety interlock switch locations on your tractor}

The very next time it happens {dead-no start}... while you keep the ignition switch turned in the on position... with your other hand, wiggle the PTO lever, then the hi/lo range lever {if it's has one}, your hydro-stat forward/reverse peddle, move your body around on the seat {if it has a seat/presence switch}... and also the "ignition switch" itself...

You actually have a very simple problem to fix... these safety switches are all in "series"... they "all" must be closed for B+ to engage the solenoid on the starter...

Armed with the "basic" starting/wiring block diagram/schematic you can fix this... and using a simple ohmmeter you'd must have "continuity" across each interlock switch.. if you don't use a "test jumper" across the switch to confirm the faulty switch {only if you understand your wiring... otherwise don't just jump wires/switches out and cause a mini-disaster...}

I'm confident you'll fix this fast... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Steelfan]

Thanks again!!!! I called the dealer , and he said the PTO lever are sometimes the problem. He said that bumping the PTO levers will most times do the trick. He said the safety switches are sensitive on the PTO levers on this model. He also said to let him know if it becomes a problem. So I assuming maybe New Holland knows about the problem also. Thanks again to everyone who replied. You are the best. Kent

 

[lblair]

It is most likely the saftey switch is out of adjustmant. I had this problem with mine. Acts like a dead battery, but if i wiggle the high low lever she grabs and starts. I had my dealer adjust it, but it still does it now and then, but not as often. I have the same model you do.
Larry

 

[Steelfan]

Thanks Larry, It works fine when I hold back on the levers. Kent

 

[lblair]

yup, thats be the a
djustment

 

[Steelfan]

One more time thanks to all you Gentlemen. I very impressed by this forum, and the wonderful people who are involved. You Guys are the best. Kent