4110: Stop washing it???

[Dougster]

Doug, Do you have instrument panel lights when you turn on the ignition switch?

As per my answer to Brandi... I don't believe I get any dash lights on the 4110 until after the machine starts. I will recheck this morning at the jobsite. I'm old... and my memory could be foggy on that fact.

Also the 4110 doesn't have a neutral safety switch, instead it has a clutch switch located under the dash panel. Let us know.

Okay. I actually thought it had both. Thanks for clarifying that!

Dougster

 

[magyarbacsi]

Dougster, can you get ahold of a wiring schematic for your model or borrow one from a shop? I see there are several Mahindra dealers on this forum. Are such diagrams available? Electrical problem solving without a diagram is a hit-n-miss poking at wires. The schematic will show all the paths the curent takes before energizing the starter. With a volt meter or probe you then can determine where it stops.

As far as the hose being too short to be able to wash the tractor away from the house, carry a long one with you and just use that, but you still need to find the original problem

 

[magyarbacsi]

Forgot to add;
Are there any other Mahindra owners experiencing moisture starting problems or just Dougster. I'm having my 5525 delivered tomorrow and it's been pouring in Seattle. I saw a guy building a huge boat in this field and was loading animals in it. So what's that mean. The tractor is in Grays Harbor and I intend to play with it, rain or not, before I tuck it away.

 

[xlr82v2]

If you're at the site and really need it to start _now_ you could always use a screwdriver to short out the two connections on the solenoid.
This _will_ crank the engine; so be absolutely sure it's in neutral, pto off, etc first.
Not sure if this tractor has an electrical solenoid to shut the fuel off; that could still be a problem; I'm more used to the old stuff that has a mechanical fuel cut.

Yeah, I'm not so sure think this would work on a modern unit.

Dougster

Doug,

It will DEFINITELY crank the engine, even if it's the starter solenoid that is bad. That bypasses all the "Modern" electronics/safety stuff they put in between the key and the starter. As long as the fuel cutoff solenoid in the injector pump is getting power with the key in the "RUN" position, it will start and run! No doubt about it! JUST BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE THING IN NEUTRAL... because when you jump those solenoid posts, it won't care what is where, it's going to try to start! Oh, and, it will make a big spark... so be prepared for it, and not suprised by it.

Also, another idea... bring a can of WD40 along with you... Next time it acts up and won't crank, start spraying WD-40 on everything that you think might be the problem... 1 at a time of course so you can isolate your problem component. It almost has to be either a safety switch or a plug.

 

[shvl73]

Forgot to add;
Are there any other Mahindra owners experiencing moisture starting problems or just Dougster. I'm having my 5525 delivered tomorrow and it's been pouring in Seattle. I saw a guy building a huge boat in this field and was loading animals in it. So what's that mean. The tractor is in Grays Harbor and I intend to play with it, rain or not, before I tuck it away.

I haven't heard of any others. The 5525 is a completely different machine and has no commonality with the 10 series tractors. You should be fine.

 

[bindian]

Doug,

Also, another idea... bring a can of WD40 along with you... Next time it acts up and won't crank, start spraying WD-40 on everything that you think might be the problem... 1 at a time of course so you can isolate your problem component. It almost has to be either a safety switch or a plug.

Brian,
WD-40 displaces water , but it also traps and holds water . This is why a lot of airlines went to LPS products.
hugs, Brandi

 

[SPYDERLK]

I think its your ignition switch if you get no instrument lights. Have you tried key wiggling, tapping on it etc?
larry

 

[xlr82v2]

Yep, forgot about LPS... I had a bunch of LPS stuff that went through the flood of '93... they were going to throw it away... so we divided it all up amongst us... we each came out with about a case of different stuff... mostly LPS 3 and LPS 5 from what I remember... I used it all up a while ago. Good stuff!

 

[coffeeman]

Doug,

It will DEFINITELY crank the engine, even if it's the starter solenoid that is bad. That bypasses all the "Modern" electronics/safety stuff they put in between the key and the starter. As long as the fuel cutoff solenoid in the injector pump is getting power with the key in the "RUN" position, it will start and run! No doubt about it! JUST BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE THING IN NEUTRAL... because when you jump those solenoid posts, it won't care what is where, it's going to try to start! Oh, and, it will make a big spark... so be prepared for it, and not suprised by it.

It almost has to be either a safety switch or a plug.

Once it's in the run position, would a volt meter confirm if there is power to injector pump? Could a wet nicked wire cause a short to ground?

Just a random thought. Don't know if it would mean anything with this problem.

Cheers

 

[SPYDERLK]

Yep, forgot about LPS... I had a bunch of LPS stuff that went through the flood of '93... they were going to throw it away... so we divided it all up amongst us... we each came out with about a case of different stuff... mostly LPS 3 and LPS 5 from what I remember... I used it all up a while ago. Good stuff!

Whats LPS-5? I only know 1-3.
Larry