BX1850 Won't Start

[Ethanflux]

My BX1850 won't start and needed help on what to check next. Checked the battery and it reads 12.3v and the battery cable touching the battery is 12.3v. I checked all the fuses and they are good. When I turn the key I can hear the fuel shutoff click like normal and the dash lights up the indicators like normal. Headlights and turn signals work just fine. The tractor is not cranking when turning the key. Not doing anything when I turn it.

 

[1970cs]

Sounds like a safety switch issue. Have you moved the PTO lever or move it back and forth while trying to crank.

Pat

 

[Ethanflux]

I jiggled and wiggled levers and that did not work. I did wiggle the battery cable and saw it spark a tiny bit on the corroded connector on the battery cables to the battery. Replacing that should fix the problem.

 

[1970cs]

Great! At least wiggling something helped.

Pat

 

[Ethanflux]

Great! At least wiggling something helped.

Pat

I know. I was thrilled that I didn't have to order up any parts. I was planning on replacing the corroded battery connectors this week anyway. So I won't run it until then. I love these Kubota tractors!