Max 28 arrived today, engine kill question?

[dzmac]

Is it normal for the engine to be killed by leaving the seat if in neutral, e brake on, all pto levers off? Also seems a bit sticky trying to find neutral with the hst fwd/rev making starting a bit tricky at times. Figuring the latter is due to being new/spring tension or might need adjustment of the neutral switch below deck? Any help appreciated, otherwise love it.

 

[manganos]

How would you run say an PTO generator? I say not normal.

 

[kootch88]

My Max 22 runs just fine with the E brake on while offf the seat. Sounds like a switch problem.

 

[Slickheadhunter]

My 2516 also runs while off the seat.

 

[Gator6x4]

Congratulations on your new tractor purchase. Manufactures have started installing safety switches that cannot be isolated or by-passed easily. Too many civil liability suits filed over injuries. I personally like the seat safety switches. Have you tried switching the hydro lever to neutral before rising from the seat? Are you switching the hydro lever to N, applying parking brake and have PTO switches off? I know rather involved when starting, if trying to find neutral moving the foot pedals that can be tricky, or are you using the range selection lever? If using the range selection lever the neutral start safety switch is probably in need of adjustment.

 

[murphy1244]

Congratulations on your new tractor purchase. Manufactures have started installing safety switches that cannot be isolated or by-passed easily. Too many civil liability suits filed over injuries. I personally like the seat safety switches. Have you tried switching the hydro lever to neutral before rising from the seat? Are you switching the hydro lever to N, applying parking brake and have PTO switches off? I know rather involved when starting, if trying to find neutral moving the foot pedals that can be tricky, or are you using the range selection lever? If using the range selection lever the neutral start safety switch is probably in need of adjustment.

How does one even use a PHD anymore?

 

[Gator6x4]

How does one even use a PHD anymore?

I personally have always demanded someone be setting in the tractor seat when using a PTO driven Post Hole Digger. I don't think I have ever seen one person trying to use a PTO driven Post Hole Digger by standing behind the tractor with the PHD in operation digging holes. I also think if I ever do I will be leaving the area very quickly.

 

[dzmac]

Dealer mechanic was out today. Said the adjustment on the hst pedal needed adjustment. Should resolve both issues as the tractor was never fully detecting that it was in neutral.

 

[Sfrankland]

My Max 28 runs fine with or without me in the seat.

 

[madmax12]

I'm not sure what it is supposed to do. But my Max28XL never shuts off, unless I turn off the key. PTO running or whatever... stays running.

Edit -- had trouble restarting right at end of day today, rocked fwd/rvrs and that seemed to help. I'll have to watch for that in the future perhaps. I may end up with the same issue.