Kill Switch for a BX23S

[Spam Bot]

I have been doing a lot of backhoe work with my BX23S, and every time I have to get off it to move it forward, I worry my jacket pocket or something else will catch one of the operation levers. It happened once, and now I am very careful to make sure that it doesn't happen again. I was thinking that if there was a way to kill the engine before I get off the machine, it would make a lot of sense to install it. I thought a simple push-button switch would be enough to shut down the engine, but I am not sure exactly where to install it on the engine. I was thinking that the stop solenoid would be a good place to start. Does anyone have any suggestions? Safety is always paramount to me when I am on the tractor.

 

[Workerbee]

Why not simply turn your key off? Or pull the stop rod if thats how its equipped?

 

[Spam Bot]

Why not simply turn your key off? Or pull the stop rod if thats how its equipped?

Because it is extremely difficult to turn the key from the backhoe operator's seat.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

You could make a loop circuit to add a second key shut off, but if your just looking to make it safe to get off the BH add a hydraulic "lock" to it.

 

[Scm]

 

[Spam Bot]

I have done this; however, under some conditions, you have to change direction and work on a slope.