B7800 Won't start

[Alan_Black]

Re: B7800 Won\'t start

It looks like we're on to something here. I looked at the solenoid and it doesn't appear to be doing anything at all. I pulled it off, and it has a black rod about 1/2" long and 1/8" in diameter that appears to be spring loaded. If I push the rod, it bounces back perfectly, but when I turn the key on, off, try to start it, I don't see any movement from the rod at all, either when it goes on, off or any other time. Anyway, thanks for the help. I'll be calling the dealer in about 15 mins when they open and we'll see what they say. I'm hoping this is a one off and not the start of a trend with this machine. Oh well...

 

[Egon]

Re: B7800 Won\'t start

Considering its only had a few hours on it and the solenoid or solenoid relay failed real quick I'm sure you can assume one bad part and not have to worry about everything.

Just as a side note when Dodge Cumins have solenoid or relay failure some owners replace the $600. solenoid with a mechanical cable that costs only a few dollars and could also act as a theft deterent device if placed in an inconspicuous location.

Egon

 

[theboman]

Re: B7800 Won\'t start

What's the latest?

Sorry if my post was a little to the point, but many here have had safety switch moments....yep, me too. Many a time I've cranked and cranked and not had the kill switch pushed in. A few times bumped the PTO lever and it wouldn't start... It happens to all of us.
I would pitch a fit to the dealer about Delivery without a manual which is NOT to Kubota standards...I had a sign off sheet that I was demo'd the tractor, warranties, etc...

 

[Alan_Black]

Re: B7800 Won\'t start

Well.... the service guy came out today and basically came to the same conclusion I had and is supposed to be back with an Injector solenoid tomorrow. We'll see if that does the trick. As far as the manual, I am OK that it came without as I know it is coming. They have been really cool so far (good price, easy & fair to deal with etc), so I'll let it play out from here. If I get a running tractor tomorrow, I'll be real happy as I have a ton of landscaping to get done and it's a little hard without the 'bota. The more I hear, the more I think this is an isolated incident and it should be better from here out.