Shut off the engine if the key doesn't work? I've seen some sporadic posts about using your tractor and then when you go to turn it off, it won't shut off. What's the immediate fix should that happen? I have a new BX25 if that matters. Thanks in advance.
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Old style tractors like mine have a pull out engine stop. All diesels used to have them. If the key doesn't stop your engine when it should, simply select highest gear whilst stationary, engine idling. Foot hard down on brake, take your foot off the clutch and stall the thing.
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You might check the action or positions on the valve to your fuel filter. One position will likely shut off fuel to the filter.
This is how your ignition switch works. It lets a fuel solenoid shut when you turn the switch off. Using the valve to your fuel filter is just a way of doing it manually.
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This is how your ignition switch works. It lets a fuel solenoid shut when you turn the switch off. Using the valve to your fuel filter is just a way of doing it manually.
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gwdixon
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If you have a new tractor then it is time to call the dealer and get the problem fixed.
There is a fuel shut-off solenoid that is supposed to be activated when the ignition switch is turned to off.
If you can find the solenoid on your engine (it should be on the fuel line to the injectors) then you can be the solenoid and push or pull the shut off lever yourself.
As already mentioned, older tractors had a lever below the dash that could be pulled to mechanically activate the shut off lever.
There is a fuel shut-off solenoid that is supposed to be activated when the ignition switch is turned to off.
If you can find the solenoid on your engine (it should be on the fuel line to the injectors) then you can be the solenoid and push or pull the shut off lever yourself.
As already mentioned, older tractors had a lever below the dash that could be pulled to mechanically activate the shut off lever.
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Most injection pumps have a external lever for the fuel rack that can be moved to stop engine. Using the fuel shutoff on the filter is not a very reliable method as the engine can run several minutes before it is starved of fuel.
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RaydaKub
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On my BX, the solenoid has a red tip on the lever that you pull. This shuts off the fuel. The solenoid is also responsible for a loud click several seconds after the tractor has shut off as the trigger releases.
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Hi - just happened to me on my BX 23 two days ago. I didn't know at the time where the solenoid was (its very well hidden), so had to resort to siphoning the fuel from the tank and pinching the fuel lines with vice grips. Took me two hours to get it to stop. On the BX 23, the solenoid is on the side of the engine hidden by the air filter. I found it by feeling around (with the engine cold). I didn't feel a trip lever, however, it is a few years older than yours. After I get it back together, (and IF I can get it started), I need to test to see if I can trip it manually. Now I need to reprime the fuel system - apparently, they don't like being shutdown by fuel starvation. I've read somewhere that some injectors may be damaged as a result. I do know the tractor makes quite a racket (it sounded very painful) when you shut it down the way I did, so hopefully I can manually trip the solenoid if I need to in the future.
PHILIP8N
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As a simple and easy last resort, just plug off the inlet of the air cleaner. I use a clip board, but anything that will seal off around the opening. No air to a diesel engine = no run. Sorry to hear about you having to drain the fuel and pinch lines. You will find the air cleaner trick much quicker and cleaner. Philip.
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SLOWLY take your foot off of the clutch. Popping the clutch might cause engine or transmission damage.
Of course, this only works on clutch transmissions, not hydrostatic trannies.
Personally, I would go with the "block the air intake" approach if you cannot find an emergency shutoff.
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I think you could easily do the same thing with HST, select high range then push the go pedal to the floor. It should stall just like it would if overloaded. I have accidently stalled my B26 when working at 2000 RPM so it should work easy at idle.