RedLeaf
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It was suggested I post this on the JD Owning/Operating forum as well.
I am having starting problems with my JD 4700 Compact. Here are the symptoms:
1) Engine turns over fine
2) Plenty of fuel
3) All filters/strainers are clean
4) Never fires
I have had the dealer come over and pick up the tractor and when they got it to the shop, they claimed they a diode was gone (which they replaced), and it worked fine. They dropped it off, it started, we ran it for 4-5 hours doing field work, shut it down, and the next morning it didn't start.
The dealer picked it up again, and this time claims that there was a corroded connection, replaced it, and was able to start it, letting it run for 2 hours, and returned it to me. I ran it for a couple of hours harrowing our rings, and a few hours later, it didn't start again.
The dealer can't figure it out and has charged me for 8 hours labour! Moreover, they broke my fuel gauge and claimed it was broken before (I'll talk about that in my next post).
Anyhow, I think there is an electrical problem that is somehow uncovered once the tractor is put to work for a few hours (or perhaps on bumpy fields). I've given up on this dealer and will use another one in the area.
Do you have any suggestions to help diagnose this problem?
Thanks
I am having starting problems with my JD 4700 Compact. Here are the symptoms:
1) Engine turns over fine
2) Plenty of fuel
3) All filters/strainers are clean
4) Never fires
I have had the dealer come over and pick up the tractor and when they got it to the shop, they claimed they a diode was gone (which they replaced), and it worked fine. They dropped it off, it started, we ran it for 4-5 hours doing field work, shut it down, and the next morning it didn't start.
The dealer picked it up again, and this time claims that there was a corroded connection, replaced it, and was able to start it, letting it run for 2 hours, and returned it to me. I ran it for a couple of hours harrowing our rings, and a few hours later, it didn't start again.
The dealer can't figure it out and has charged me for 8 hours labour! Moreover, they broke my fuel gauge and claimed it was broken before (I'll talk about that in my next post).
Anyhow, I think there is an electrical problem that is somehow uncovered once the tractor is put to work for a few hours (or perhaps on bumpy fields). I've given up on this dealer and will use another one in the area.
Do you have any suggestions to help diagnose this problem?
Thanks