Safety switch?..

[Fishman1]

Got a question for you all. I have an l3800 with around 50hrs on it and am trying to isolate the switch that is causing the engine to shut down before I have the dealer here for the 50 service. Here's the scoop. I typically start up my tractor and let it warm up before putting it to work. In doing so I lock the brake and get off, sometime she will shut off, sometimes she will stay running when I exit the seat. I tried putting the hydro in neutral as well as locking the brake before exiting the tractor and it still shuts off intermittently. Anyone else have this issue? I was also told it could be a simple hydro pedal adjustment. Other than this issue the tractor has performed amazingly well.......any input would be appreciated.

 

[Breeze]

Try this:

Tip the seat forward immediately and this overrides both the PTO and Seat Switch. They do this so you can run a PTO device such as generator, post hole digger, etc.

In my experience, the seat switch will cause shutdown normally, if you leave the seat. I can't recall if being in "gear" makes any difference.

Get the dealer to fix the issue as it should at least be doing the same thing, all the time.

 

[Fishman1]

Thanks for the info, I tried flipping the seat up and the tractor stays running like it is suppose to. I guess that leaves the pedal adjustment since the safety switches seem to be doing their job. I will let he dealer figree it out since it is a warranty item. Thanks.