L3800 Tachometer not working

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UnionMan

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The other day I used my L3800 to push some snow off the driveway and when I started it up to let the motor warm up I noticed the Tachometer wasn't working and it was staying at zero. I throttle the tractor up and down but the needle stayed as if the tractor wasn't running. Today we had some warmer temps outside so I tried to start it up to see maybe if the cold weather caused it but the same problem is there. The tractor has less then 20 hours of use plus I purchased it recently but is there something I can check out on my own before having to take it to the dealer?


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I think the newer models all use an electrical pickup for the tach, so check wiring and fuses.
 
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UnionMan

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Thanks for the input. Ill check for a simple fix like a fuse or loose wire. If not Ill phone the dealer and see what they want to do. Just would rather hope for a simple fix before having to not have my tractor for who knows how long. Specially with all the snow been getting this winter.

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Benhameen

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UnionMan said:
Thanks for the input. Ill check for a simple fix like a fuse or loose wire. If not Ill phone the dealer and see what they want to do. Just would rather hope for a simple fix before having to not have my tractor for who knows how long. Specially with all the snow been getting this winter.

UnionMan
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Resurrecting this thread, my tach just stopped working. Curious what you found.

I’ll check the fuses next time I get over to the barn.
 
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Jim L.

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It's probably the tachometer cable. Runs from behind the panel along the right side to the front of engine.
 
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