CK25 won't start.

[Harvey7]

Took the ck25 out yesterday, let it warm up for 5 minutes, then started to move some earth, it started to rev up on it's own ( about 3 seconds) then stalled out. It started again and I worked for another ten minutes. It started to rev up again, I knew something was wrong and took it back to the barn. I let it sit for a few minutes, tried to start it but no go.
Let it sit overnight but still wouldn't start.

It goes to the dealer later this week for the 200 hr tune up.

Any idea what the problem may be ?

Tks
Harvey

 

[Gittyup]

It sounds like a failing injection pump. Best not to start it because it can redline and won't turn off with the key. On a gear model you can just stall it, but on an HST you'll have to raise the hood and turn off the fuel or choke out the air intake with a rag. Could be something else, but sure sounds like what happened to mine.

Now I'm having problems with my ignition switch. If not held just right it will turn off.

 

[TBDonnelly]

Now I'm having problems with my ignition switch. If not held just right it will turn off.

First, I disconnected the battery. Then sprayed brake cleaner fluid through the switch, worked the key to the right and left, let air dry. Then sprayed silcone lubricant into the ignition switch. That was about six months ago. So far so good.

Don

 

[Gittyup]

Thanks for the tip, TB. I'll give that a try.