JD 2520 turns over, but won't stay running

[Tahoe24]

Good evening.. My apologies if this isn't the correct place for this or if it's already been asked.. I looked but didn't see the exact problem.. So here goes.. This problem also happened a month ago or so and has since resolved itself.. I stopped the tractor today after mowing for about a half an hour to wash out the bucket and wipe it down.. It was on a slight incline toward the front tires and to the left, nothing serious.. After I washed the bucket and wiped it down I went to start it and it would start up as it should, but then would immediately shut down.. It did this every time.. Finally after waiting about an hour and trying a few times more I pulled the tractor up onto my yard where it was level.. I went out about 1.5 hours later and it fired right up.. The tractor is a 2006 with 177 hours. Service, with filters and lube was done at 106. Not sure why it turns over, and then just shuts down.. Oil level and hydraulics are all good.. Oil still looks good.. Just can't think why it would do thus and then just run fine again.. Any insight or thoughts would be gravely appreciated.. Thank you in advance..

 

[Rocky Hoffler]

Could be a problem with safety switches I don't think hyd oil or engine oil would have any thing to do with this. remember the basics is there plenty of fuel in tank?

 

[Tahoe24]

Rocky, thank you.. Yes, the tank is just about full.. I also opened the cap to see if that helped.. I did go through the whole engine compartment and checked all the fittings etc.. I don't see how it could be oil either, but mechanically I am no good.. Only thing I can think is something with fuel SOMETHING!!!

 

[Tahoe24]

Fuel filter, pump, or something.. But I really don't want to take it to dealer... I can't afford an arm or a leg....

 

[davkir]

Not sure about the 2520, but a lot of these type diesels use a fuel shut-off solenoid. The voltage may be cutting off when the key goes from start to run.

 

[Tahoe24]

Thanks for the suggestions.. I wanted to have it serviced before winter anyway, so I may just bite the bullet and bring it in...

 

[berghunde]

did you resolve this issue? I am having the same issue and cannot get it figured...