TC35D died and wont start

[tractorblue]

Hey Gents, Unfortunately need some expert advice AGAIN! Was mowing widows pasture the other day, was getting low on fuel but not in the red, was going down fairly steep incline and suddenly began to loose power and then died. Filled up with about 5 gallons hoping that was the problem. Engine would crank over but not fire up. Towed backed to the garage to work on. Very familiar and checked the PTO saftey switch (good) the seat switch I've already bypassed along time ago. I keep blowing #2 fuse. I've read about taking out the fuel solenoid and tried staring but nothing happens, I just keep blowing fuses (7 so far). I had also loosed the injector bolts to see if I could get fuel flow when I cranked the engine and little to none flowed. Not sure what the issues could be. I suspected a clogged fuel line at first but now with this #2 fuse blowing all the time my mind is blown. It was'nt blowing fuses at first. Turning over but not firing like no fuel. Need some help brothers!

 

[rayikeo2]

Sounds like when going down the hill the fuel level got below the intake and you ran out of fuel. The fix is to bleed the fuel system as printed in your owners manual. It won't start until you bleed it. As for the fuse problem, I can't help, but look for a loose wire somewhere that may be hitting the frame.

 

[jinman]

Your fuse is blowing most likely because of the starter. The starter solenoid is not fully engaging and causing the fuse to blow.

 

[tractorblue]

I bled the fuel line yesterday and got her to start up. I was blowing #2 fuses like crazy and replaced with a 10A C.B. (great advice). I'm still popping the C.B. though. I'm also having to hold my tongue just right with nuetral lever before the engine will turnover when turning the ignition switch on. I'm not aware of any linkage adjustment, safety switch, or sensor to replace for this,,, am I missing something?

Jinman: as far as the starter solenoid, is replacement the only cure? Any idea of cost?

Thanks!

 

[Utopia Texas]

Fuse blowing indicates something pulling too many amps. Or a short to ground. Could be in the starter, starter solenoid or a short in a wire somewhere.

 

[Brianbragg]

I have a tc29 and my fuses were blowing due to the transmission cracked near the starter and broke the ear off the block causing the starter to bind. Lucklt it was warranty.

 

[Brianbragg]

I have a tc29 and my fuses were blowing due to the transmission cracked near the starter and broke the ear off the block causing the starter to bind. Luckily it was warranty.