955 Starting Issues

955er · May 4, 2015

It's been a while since I posted, but I have an issue with the 955. I put the MMM on the tractor yesterday, moved it to the spot where I set the loader, shut it off to disconnect the loader, and could not get it to start again. The battery is good (I tested it and replaced the corroded cable ends), the starter/solenoid have been tested and are good as well. I can hear the ignition switch turn, but that is it. Nothing else. I know there is power to the starter. Can anyone tell me where any relay or fuse may be physical located in this path? Could that 5 pin relay/fuse center mounted behind the dash be the culprit? I seem to remember Mechanos a couple years back talking about a hydrostatic neutral switch, but experience tells me that this one should be pretty easy.

As always, any help will be appreciated. Thanks!!

Ed of all trades · May 4, 2015

I don't know 955's but I would start checking safety switches and make sure all are in the correct place, pto not engaged ect, first.

Mechanos · May 6, 2015

Wiggle the fwd/rev pedals as you turn the key. The only interlock on the starter is the neutral switch. The TDCM is an interlock for the PTO only and has nothing to do with starting circuit. Could also be the key switch itself... they are known to fail.

955er · May 7, 2015

Mechanos said:
Wiggle the fwd/rev pedals as you turn the key. The only interlock on the starter is the neutral switch. The TDCM is an interlock for the PTO only and has nothing to do with starting circuit. Could also be the key switch itself... they are known to fail.

Thanks! I did not notice the 2 Zerks on the hydro pedal linkage. I greased them and worked the pedals as you said and she started.

Thanks again.