what runs when the ignition key switch is set to ON position

[atitus74]

Hi Everyone -- I have a question regarding the ignition switch. It has positions OFF --> ON --> PREHEAT --> START. If I turn it once to the right so its in ON position, I can hear something ticking from within the engine compartment. It sounds like it might be a rotating part like a fan. I assume this is OK to leave it in this position for a while without starting the engine? The reason is I may need to run something from the 12V socket like my cell charger when the engine is not running. When I say "a while" I mean for 3-40 mins maybe an hour, not for hours on end. I just want to make sure I'm not running a pump or something behind the scene that I shouldn't have running like that.

 

[atsah]

The sound you hear is more than likely your electric fuel pump.. You don't want to leave the switch in that position for extended periods of time.

 

[diesel85]

That is the lift pump. Also, but doing that you are racking up hours.

There was someone on here that their wife left their tractor "on" over the weekend and it racked up a bunch of fake hours.

 

[charlton289]

Is there any way to hook it directly to the battery and mount it on the dash or somewhere that way you don't need to have the key on. I did that for my led lights on my GC1705 and I have a relay in the line but you could put a inline15 amp. fuse for safety.

 

[atsah]

Why would anyone need to charge their cell phone when the tractor is not being used? Can you simply charge the phone at night when you're sleeping or in your vehicle? I have spent thousands of hours on tractors and never once needed to charge a cell phone with the tractor sitting turned off..

 

[diesel85]

Me either.

The only time I could see doing that is if I was out in the middle of nowhere on my tractor, and I wanted my phone charging with the machine off. Even then, I'd plan ahead, and bring my portable USB battery pack with me. I got 3 big 15000mah packs. Each one able to fit in my front shirt pocket and could charge my phone 5+ times from dead.

On hindsight, I wouldn't want to chance having my cell phone charger deplete my tractor's battery because of crap circuitry.

 

[atitus74]

thanks for the replies. my cell is a little long in the tooth, battery doesn't last very long anymore and the battery isn't removable like most stuff these days they want you to just buy a new one. Eventually I'll cave in and do just that. The service isn't great in my area and the battery goes quick. I just need to have it on in case I get calls from the kids or for emergencies. Not a big deal, just wondering that is all.

 

[Leejohn]

Are you even sure the plug in needs the key to be on?

 

[atitus74]

Are you even sure the plug in needs the key to be on?

yea for sure, first thing i tried

 

[Aquamoose]

There is an ignition delay timer you could get for your tractor. It provides 12v for a set time (30 mins & up)after the tractor is turned completely off. I’m a 12vdc guru with 25+ years experience.

Disclaimer: I manufacture them for emergency vehicles through my company but I’ve never advertised or mentioned anything until just now but won’t name the company publicly out of respect. If interested, you can PM me or google it up.