Montana tractor keeps dying

[Sjake01]

Hey thanks for that info. I have it at a tractor shop now. I explained the problem over the phone before I went through the hassel of hauling it in. It literally fired up and then shutdown while it was still on the flatbed trailer. He used his fork lift to tow it off the trailer. a week later I called for any update and he said it fires up everytime and I have ran it around the shop and lot for about 20 min. and its never clicked and died. He mentioned safety switches too but said there were several and wasnt sure which one. Cant he just change or over-ride them? Hes the mechanic... why am I having to quiz him on how to fix it? Very frustrated. But again thank you for your info. I will share it with the mechanic. LOL

Kevin

Kevin, Mine is acting up similarly. If it is still at the shop, have them turn on the lights, PTO, hazard lights, etc. That might get it to act up. Although my 3840 is charging at 14+ volts at idle, I still can't have lights on with the pto or hit the brake (switch). A relay or a circuit breaker is overloading and shutting off the fuel solenoid. As soon as it dies, the lights turn back on and it fires back up. I purchased a manual, but it doesn't have the electric schematic - I don't know what components control the fuel cut off nor where they are located. Hope this helps you.

 

[Kevvy123*]

Kevin, Mine is acting up similarly. If it is still at the shop, have them turn on the lights, PTO, hazard lights, etc. That might get it to act up. Although my 3840 is charging at 14+ volts at idle, I still can't have lights on with the pto or hit the brake (switch). A relay or a circuit breaker is overloading and shutting off the fuel solenoid. As soon as it dies, the lights turn back on and it fires back up. I purchased a manual, but it doesn't have the electric schematic - I don't know what components control the fuel cut off nor where they are located. Hope this helps you.

Hey thanks for that info. I am going to pass on to the shop some of the posts on here and see if it helps

 

[uphere]

Check this link for a wiring diagram

Where to get info on Montana 3840 wiring schematic?

Hi you all, I am the owner of a 3840 Montana tractor for 8 years, with a front-end loader. The starter safety switch has gone bad, so I can only start it by using a screwdriver on the starter. However, I was able to get the replacement part from PartsforMontana tractors, but no one can get...

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[Fireman_Mike]

Hey thanks for that info. I am going to pass on to the shop some of the posts on here and see if it helps

Hey Kevvy what did you/they find wrong either your tractor?