BX1800 won't start
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Henro
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Re: BX1800 won\'t start
Can't give any specific advice...
But would try turning the key to the start position and moving all the levers, including the HST pedal, back and forth. Hopefully, doing this would tell you which area was the problem.
For example, you need the range selector to be in neutral, and also the HST pedal to be centered in order for the starter to be given permission to turn the engine over.
Also, you may need to be sitting on the seat. My BX does not have a seat interlock, buy yours might.
Do try moving everything while holding the key in the start position. This might tell you where the problem is...
Afterwards we can wait for those who really know how to help to give better advice.
Don't forget to report back on the solution to the problem. Hope it comes easy!
Can't give any specific advice...
But would try turning the key to the start position and moving all the levers, including the HST pedal, back and forth. Hopefully, doing this would tell you which area was the problem.
For example, you need the range selector to be in neutral, and also the HST pedal to be centered in order for the starter to be given permission to turn the engine over.
Also, you may need to be sitting on the seat. My BX does not have a seat interlock, buy yours might.
Do try moving everything while holding the key in the start position. This might tell you where the problem is...
Afterwards we can wait for those who really know how to help to give better advice.
Don't forget to report back on the solution to the problem. Hope it comes easy!
Re: BX1800 won\'t start
What you have suggested is what I have unsuccesfuly tried. I think when I 1st attempted the start the tractor that the PTO lever was not centered. I mistakenly thought the battery was weak so I attempted to jump start the beast. When that didn't work I began to look for a blown fuse but the one in the engine compartment plus those in the battery area are all ok. The battery solenoid just doesn't engage. Lights work but thats it.
Gerry
What you have suggested is what I have unsuccesfuly tried. I think when I 1st attempted the start the tractor that the PTO lever was not centered. I mistakenly thought the battery was weak so I attempted to jump start the beast. When that didn't work I began to look for a blown fuse but the one in the engine compartment plus those in the battery area are all ok. The battery solenoid just doesn't engage. Lights work but thats it.
Gerry
Junkman
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Re: BX1800 won\'t start
I had the same thing happen and the fuses looked OK, but after I changed it, the tractor started. Those plastic fuses are sometimes hard to tell without a test light. It is faster to change the fuse than it is to test it. It is the orange 20 amp fuse that you need to change. There is a spare in the wire harness under the black tape, at least on yours. I haven't replaced mine yet. Will do that the next time it blows and I don't have one to replace it with. Then you buy a pack of 5, install one, put one in as a spare and loose the other 3 just when you need it again. Don't ask how I know this.... /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
I had the same thing happen and the fuses looked OK, but after I changed it, the tractor started. Those plastic fuses are sometimes hard to tell without a test light. It is faster to change the fuse than it is to test it. It is the orange 20 amp fuse that you need to change. There is a spare in the wire harness under the black tape, at least on yours. I haven't replaced mine yet. Will do that the next time it blows and I don't have one to replace it with. Then you buy a pack of 5, install one, put one in as a spare and loose the other 3 just when you need it again. Don't ask how I know this.... /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
btolle
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Re: BX1800 won\'t start
Did you check the 30A slo blo fuse on the right side of the engine. It is sticking out from the wiring harness, at least on the 2230. Your owners manual will have a drawing that shows about where it is at.
You could have some corrosion on the battery terminals. Even if they look good clean them.
Unfortunately Kubota does not include any kind of wiring diagram so troubleshooting the safety switch circuit will be a matter finding a point at which you have voltage and work your way out from there by physically tracing the wires and checking for voltage at each switch.
The safety switches are "probably" all wired in series so you just go from one safety switch to the next checking for 12 volts on both sides of the switch.
A 12 volt test light is your friend.
Bill Tolle
Did you check the 30A slo blo fuse on the right side of the engine. It is sticking out from the wiring harness, at least on the 2230. Your owners manual will have a drawing that shows about where it is at.
You could have some corrosion on the battery terminals. Even if they look good clean them.
Unfortunately Kubota does not include any kind of wiring diagram so troubleshooting the safety switch circuit will be a matter finding a point at which you have voltage and work your way out from there by physically tracing the wires and checking for voltage at each switch.
The safety switches are "probably" all wired in series so you just go from one safety switch to the next checking for 12 volts on both sides of the switch.
A 12 volt test light is your friend.
Bill Tolle
Re: BX1800 won\'t start
It is the original battery, so it is about 3 1/2 years old. I can't even get a click when I turn the key to the start position, just lights on the dash and headlights look about as bright as ever but I certainly won't say that the battery is not the problem only that I could not start it even with a jump.
Gerry
It is the original battery, so it is about 3 1/2 years old. I can't even get a click when I turn the key to the start position, just lights on the dash and headlights look about as bright as ever but I certainly won't say that the battery is not the problem only that I could not start it even with a jump.
Gerry