My old solenoid was frozen solid in the out position so the tractor wouldn't turn off. I took it out and ordered a new one. I put it in today and once plugged in it will only stay in the closed position. It has power to it all the time. What might cause this? Woud you think a short or bad key switch(can't find anything about this four pin switch), I am new to working on a tractor so help would be great. Thanks.
BX1500 always has power to the fuel solenoid.
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I don't have the WSM or the Wiring diagram for a BX1500, but some simple anwers should get to the bottom of it.
Does the tractor run when the solenoid is removed or power removed from it?
Sounds like it's the setup that uses a stop timer and that timer is bad.
It's under the dash panel.
Does the tractor run when the solenoid is removed or power removed from it?
Sounds like it's the setup that uses a stop timer and that timer is bad.
It's under the dash panel.
Yes it runs in both of those cases. I used a string attached to the shutoff while I waited for the part. I will look for that part. Thank you very much.
I found it. Now another question. It says on the front "IMPORTANT: Keep mounting direction as shown right with an arrow pointing up" but it is at a 45º angle. Would that make it not work? I guess I could just unbolt it and move it and see! Edit - The answer is no it didn't help.
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Likely a requirement to keep rain out. they just don't want it upside down where water could enter it.
Otherwise, 45 or 90 degree will make no difference.
Dave
That makes sense. I did find instructions on how to test it and it was indeed the problem.
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Exactly.. I replaced mine recently. Took apart the old one to see if it could be repaired... I found green corroded crud all over the board. They are not weatherproof, only drip proof.