Thank you, that saved me a call to the local engineers. It was the HST pedal switch on ours. I love that they put it just where all the mud flings up from the back wheel.

@CallMeColtLLC

2 жыл бұрын

There really is no good place for it!

@radioace318la

Жыл бұрын

very common issue. one of the first one to check.

My PTO safety switch has also slipped backwards over time, and I fixed it after watching your great video. You saved me an expensive call-out. Many thanks for taking the time to make such a helpful video!

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

That's why I made it! Thanks for the feedback. 😀

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. This is a good and worthwhile video if you’re having crazy intermittent starting issues that are related to switches not functioning. I have a Kubota GR2110 and the thing has been driving me crazy. I can tell it’s in the safety switches somewhere because when everything is satisfied it starts right up and stays running. Now I know where to start poking around. Thanks again!!

@CallMeColtLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

hey mr colt...thanks so much for your time.i was in a bad spot ,the neautral forward reverse safety switch was my problem,but you got me going.we have gone safety and emision crazy,so many devices to make our equipment stop. we need one master switch to bypass every thing and get us out of bad spots.regards TW canada,s west coast

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Glad you got going. The military has a switch that will do this for combat situations. I our generation of equipment is in the "growing pains" phase of all this type of stuff and down the road it will be much better, similar to how the first power windows & things were terrible. Could be just my optimism! Thanks for watching, it helps support my channel so I can make other helpful videos. Getting the feedback & know it has helped someone makes my day!!

Wanted to thank you for posting and leaving this video up. I have been struggling with a BX2200 not starting for several days and from your video I was able to figure out the PTO safety switch was just barley engaged. I lubed the PTO shaft and I noticed the safety plunger wasn't moving when it came in contact the metal tab on the shaft. I lubricated the plunder and worked the PTO shaft back and forth several times and I noticed the plunger was sitting up higher than before. I tried to start the tractor and it started right up so thank you very much! You saved me several hundred dollars the Kubota dealer would have charged. Thanks again Ron

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

No problem Ron, that's why I made the video. Appreciate you watching and giving me the feedback. Consider a Super Thanks since the video saved you money! It helps others find the video easier and helps me out as well.

Well Mr Kubota Fixit you put me bang on the right track so i went back found all the plunger switches & one was sticky, gave it a rub and tug PRESTO gosh never thought i was so happy to hear the clattery diesel crank-up. I was so close to trying to put it on a trailer and off to the $120 hr Kubota repairer. Don't know where you live but would buy you a beer or any day of the week. Cheers from Nanda Farm South Australia

@CallMeColtLLC

5 жыл бұрын

I'm in Texas. Glad it helped out!

Thank you for saving me 6 hours! I checked the contacts under the seat and and then the PTO behind the rear wheel, and it was exactly as you described. 5 minutes and a PHILLIPS screwdriver and I was off and running! Great video and thanks again for saving me time and money!

@gbhstrat1

5 жыл бұрын

Same here. I was freaking out as I was in the middle of a job with the bucket full and poof. No start. Exactly the same switch. Thanks for this great video.

@CallMeColtLLC

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped both of you. I've been helped so many times over the years with KZread... I'm glad that I've been able to give back!

Thanks for pointing all this out. I just started to have a starting issue with a new BX-25 that I bought back in 2008. These switches are for the lawyers and birds!

@CallMeColtLLC

3 ай бұрын

Considering issues are popping up 15-20 years later, the switches held up not so bad!

@AStanton1966

3 ай бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC Finally got my BX-25 running again, after yanking out the starter and taking it to the dealer. The starter was good. It was the friggin PTO safety switch. The dang thing slid back and had to be slide forward and re-tightened. This is the second time this switch caused me problems!

You saved me hours .... thank you for your generosity of time to put this together!

@CallMeColtLLC

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped! I know the feeling, we want our machines to work. Sometimes, a few tips can save hours and hours.

YES! Thank you! It was the safety switch on the seat...I needed to stuff a little shim in there to get it to start. Great video.

@CallMeColtLLC

5 жыл бұрын

I put a shim to just bypass it. :)

Hi Colt, thanks for this video, you saved me heaps of hours tracing the problem with my Tractor. The switch associated with the PTO was not engaged with the leaver. THANKS again

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank You for such a greatly informative video and hopefully saving me alot of time with my little bx24,headed back out to try and get her back running. Have a good one!

@CallMeColtLLC

5 жыл бұрын

Gad it helped & hopefully you got back up & running!

@hendersonhandmadeironwoodc8881

5 жыл бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC ended up being the forward reverse pedal was sticking and keeping it from cranking,it is good to go now. Thank you again

Perfect, thanks so much! Mine was the PTO switch. It helps so much actually showing where they are and how to get to them.

@CallMeColtLLC

4 жыл бұрын

Really glad the video helped. It's amazing how many this video has reached!

Thankyou i am having the same problem, thanks for the help i am in Australia so its a global problem, Cheers

You saved the best for last in my search for answers. I changed my battery and "zzztt" wrench made contact between + and - . The fuse you mentioned at the end is it. Thanks!

@CallMeColtLLC

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thank you !!!! You just fixed my tractor. AWESOME!!!!

@CallMeColtLLC

5 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped!

hey thanks for taking the time to share what you learned!

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I knew I was in the right place when a correction was made via “as you were.”

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣😎

Thx buddy, I have a BX25D basically has similar sensors and I used your video to locate and test each switch. Thx for the heads up on the throttle inhibitor switch as this is the one that needed adjustment. All fixed 👍🏻

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped get you going again!

Thank you My tractor BX2370 wouldn't start. After watching your video, I was able to adjust the PTO and it started.

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Glad it helped. :) Cheaper than a trip to the dealer!

I would just like to send a big thank you from Australia for posting this, was very helpful and saved my butt on the day. I had missed the one under the hydrostatic pedal, on the off chance I tried Great God Google and there it was...thanks again.

@CallMeColtLLC

6 жыл бұрын

K Robinson Glad it helped out! I knew it would help someone.

Great video Colt, Thank you for sharing everything you learned!

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, hopefully it was helpful.

that is some great info. thank you so much for sharing. Can really help someone like me if this happens.

you went to a lot of work to help some one thank you.

@CallMeColtLLC

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

I have an L3710 that's been driving me nuts with intermittent starting. I'm almost certain the issue is a switch adjustment as suggested by your video. The trick is locating and getting access to those switches. Thanks for posting!

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully that's it!

It took me 4 hours, multiple videos, trouble shooting one thing at a time. This was my problem. PTO switch was out of alignment and not being activated. Once it was lined up the engine started. 👍🏽

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the problem and the video was helpful!

That switch at the front of the seat that you said you didn't know why it was there is for the rear PTO. You start the tractor then flip the seat up and you can use the rear PTO for like a chipper or what ever you are running.

@CallMeColtLLC

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Had no idea.

I watched your video and mine wouldn't crank and your correct the blade engagement switch wasn't making contact THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!🙏

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Consider a Super Thanks. It helps me and the channel out. Also brings this video up higher in search results!

Thanks for the video. Wife had tried to move our BX25 and accidentally moved the PTO lever causing the safety switch to cut out.

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

It happens! Kids do it to mine often.

Thanks! I had a small stick under the PTO lever that just slightly kept the switch from making full contact.

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

Glad you got it going!

Thank you it was driving me nuts ,15 minutes and your video ,, thanks again,👍👍👍👍

@CallMeColtLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks for video. Getting ready to look for intermittent start problem. Pretty sure it's one of those switches not bypassed. Also will look for glow plug issue. Need to jiggle switch wires to get them to work.

@CallMeColtLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Safety switch probably came loose and just need adjustment. Quick and easy. If your glow plugs are not working at times, you may have a ground issue from the key switch. Maybe why you have the start issues at times at well. Last thing could be sticking relays. Just a guess.

Thank you for this! Solved my issue, it was the blade engagement switch.

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

Glad you got it going

Lifesaver! You saved my Sunday!

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, glad the video helped you out. 😎

Watched this.. walked out and got my bx25lb going in 30seconds. Thanks!

@CallMeColtLLC

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. I never thought my videos would reach as many people as they have to help!

Thanks for your video! I am going to make these checks first thing in the morning.

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, hopefully it gets you going again!

Yeah, those things are a pain in the ass. Thanks for the heads up.

@CallMeColtLLC

6 жыл бұрын

I ended up bypassing the seat one. My scrawny ass is to light & every time I go in reverse, it stalls.

Thank you! This saved us hours!!

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I have had a problem with the PTO switch not making a connection before. This time I was trying to start my 1850 and it stopped cranking . The fuel pump is working but the starter is not cranking. When I went to start it this morning it was cranking several times using the glow plug not matter where I positioned the throttle it did not start. Thanks for showing the locations of the switches. Especially the starter polarity one.

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you figured it out & got going again!

My pto switch was just barely making contact. Thank you!!!

@CallMeColtLLC

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!

I checked all the things you mentioned and it started. Now I just don't know which sensor or wire it was lol. This is the 3rd time it has done this recently.

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

If it's a switch, it's probably one that is only lightly getting pushed & the vibration & flex of the tractor is just enough to make it not pushed enough to let the tractor start.

A most excellent video, thank you for the help! By the way: that's a cute little airplane, for your child. 8^)

Thank you that helped me fix my problem.

@CallMeColtLLC

Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Thanks for the video dude it was helpful

@CallMeColtLLC

2 ай бұрын

No problem

Great video, solved my problem. Thanks

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Thanks for safety switch locations! Mine won’t start without jumping starter. Got a love all the sorry plastic body that cracks and falls off. My dad bought this one new. I had bought a b7100 new before that but it is steel body parts. They really shot themselves in the head with the plastic. Very disappointing!

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

These older plastics don't hold up to the sun well, I agree. Did you ever figure out why you had to jump the starter?

@thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516

3 жыл бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC not yet. I am going to look at all those safety switches now that I know. I took it to dealership last year, they cut the wiring and spliced back on the seat one. It worked awhile then started not starting again. Going to look tomorrow but My money is on that hydrostatic button. They hide them well!

@thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516

3 жыл бұрын

Yep both safety switches on left side had worked their way out of reach of contact. Starts fine now

Thank you. You solved my problem

@CallMeColtLLC

Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks for the video brother!

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, hopefully it was helpful!

GOOD stuff thank you.

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Hope it was helpful!

Mine did the same, I just shoved the lever harder and it worked.

@CallMeColtLLC

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, wiggling or shoving the handle to hit the switch is a way to get it started in a pinch to finish up your job.

I think I’m going to start removing most of these switches. There too problematic. Thanks amazing info.

@CallMeColtLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Once the switches are adjusted & tightened up, they give very little issue, at least in my experience.

@darthwizzywizard

2 жыл бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC okay thanks brother. Discussing it with my dad now. It’s his machine. Thank you so much. Great video.

safety switches are a pain, if you need safety switches on a tractor DONT BUY A TACTOR.

thank you. and thank you for sharing

@CallMeColtLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

@CallMeColtLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you are the first person to give me a Super Thanks! This is so cool, thank you!

THANK YOU!!

@CallMeColtLLC

8 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

Found you video, but also noted that the Kubota looks almost the same as my Mahindra Max28XL. Why is always some little switch that kills these things. Man way too many safety switches. And now I have to go look for reverse polarity fuse. Boy, a simple old MF or Ford would make field work so much easier. Tnx for pointers.

@CallMeColtLLC

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of these small tractors are the same... Yanmar makes them.

we have a BX1860 that isn't starting. when we turn the key we don't get any activity on the dash (lights or gauges). would that be consistent with this issue? is there a way to test if this is the problem before ordering new switches? ty

@CallMeColtLLC

10 ай бұрын

Safety switches will not cut power, they only prevent fuel delivery or initial cranking. If you have no power at all, I'd suspect something like the main fuse or your key switch.

@ezyjack826

10 ай бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC thanks. that was where I was headed so really appreciate the guidance and really liked the video. 😀😀

@CallMeColtLLC

10 ай бұрын

@@ezyjack826 no problem. Glad it was helpful and hope you get running soon. Nothing worse than a downed tractor! Consider a Super Thanks, it helps my channel grow in search results. 😎

Is it possible to just remove or delete these switches? Basically have the tractor ignore the switch completely.

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

Yes. You would need to see if the switch is normally and open or closed switch. Then simply connect the wires together if it is a closed switch when being pressed, or disconnected and remove the switch. But honestly, if you just make sure they are tight and adjust once, they will be good for a very long time. I have put over 600 hours on my tractor since I made this video and have not had one issue since.

@jeremymcobb1978

Жыл бұрын

@@CallMeColtLLC similar to you I bought a BX2350 with about 500 hours. I put about 50 hours on it and then started having similar issue. I've found that the PTO switch is actually disconnected and taped over (apparently for quite some time) and the seat up sensor at the front left of the seat isn't even being engaged by anything. I think my culprit is the neutral switch that you mentioned is so hard to get to because when I wiggled it a bit the tractor actually tried to start finally. Problem though is that switch was so fragile and brittle it broke.

Same problem on GR2100.

@CallMeColtLLC

Жыл бұрын

I figured there were similar issues on other models, thanks for sharing.

As you were. USMC!

@CallMeColtLLC

2 жыл бұрын

If you know, you know! Haha

When 'safety' system fail so easily, they're not safe. They will convince owners to bypass those systems.

@CallMeColtLLC

7 ай бұрын

They just need adjustments usually. Not knowing where the switches are is where the challenge can be. After 15 years of rattling, something is bound to come a little loose!

I was actually driving mine. Turned it off for five seconds because I couldn’t hear what my wife was saying. Went to turn it back on and nothing.

@CallMeColtLLC

5 жыл бұрын

That's usually when it happens... with a quick stop!