Hour / RPM not working

[Mudball]

Its still under warranty. Has 165 hours. Cable is securely attached on the engine side of the cable.
My question is, if I loosen the bonnet (just two bolts I believe), can I get enough room to reach my hand inside to see if cable is secure without removing the steering wheel and throttle grip ?

 

[85Hokie]

Its still under warranty. Has 165 hours. Cable is securely attached on the engine side of the cable.
My question is, if I loosen the bonnet (just two bolts I believe), can I get enough room to reach my hand inside to see if cable is secure without removing the steering wheel and throttle grip ?

IF under warranty .... let them fix it, make them come to you, unless you have easy transportation means. I would not get into a situation that seems simple only to find something more - and now the dealer has a means of reneging on a warranty claim.

 

[Mudball]

IF under warranty .... let them fix it, make them come to you, unless you have easy transportation means. I would not get into a situation that seems simple only to find something more - and now the dealer has a means of reneging on a warranty claim.

I will consider this. I believe they do not perform field service calls and would have to have the tractor picked up, which Im trying to avoid, or I might have to pay to have it delivered. I havent called them yet to see what my options are. Im trying to avoid them all together if possible, especially if its a simple fix. Thanks

 

[Roadworthy]

If both ends are secure it's quite possible you've lost the cable inside the housing sheath. They break from time to time. It does seem like a big hassle for a simple part but you may want to consider Hokie's words of wisdom as a CYA suggestion.

 

[85Hokie]

I will consider this. I believe they do not perform field service calls and would have to have the tractor picked up, which Im trying to avoid, or I might have to pay to have it delivered. I havent called them yet to see what my options are. Im trying to avoid them all together if possible, especially if its a simple fix. Thanks

I understand completely, and we have all been there in that spot...... but that is why there is a warranty, at least call em and see what they say! Tell them - situation is UNDER the guidelines of a warranty issue, and no they dont have to come get it nor come to your house and fix, but they DO have to fix it .....
then again - it may be very simple and tighten a nut or two and presto!

 

[ken erickson]

watch

A decent step x step video of replacing the cable if you should decide to do it yourself.
(not my video)

 

[Mudball]

If both ends are secure it's quite possible you've lost the cable inside the housing sheath. They break from time to time. It does seem like a big hassle for a simple part but you may want to consider Hokie's words of wisdom as a CYA suggestion.

Im not sure if the cable is secure on the meter panel or not. Thanks just the same.

I understand completely, and we have all been there in that spot...... but that is why there is a warranty, at least call em and see what they say! Tell them - situation is UNDER the guidelines of a warranty issue, and no they dont have to come get it nor come to your house and fix, but they DO have to fix it .....
then again - it may be very simple and tighten a nut or two and presto!

I will call and see what they say. Thanks

watch

A decent step x step video of replacing the cable if you should decide to do it yourself.
(not my video)

Great video. I will call the dealer to see what they say first. Its nice to have this video depending on their response. Thanks

 

[Mudball]

I apologize for any confusion, and I stand corrected on my warranty. Man how time goes by. I called the dealer and my two year warranty for such items expired Aug of this year.
I guess in the next week or so, I will follow the steps of the video and hope for the best.
Again thanks for all the great help

 

[Shadetree03]

My inside cable snapped just at the connector where it comes out of the right angle drive on the front of the engine in front of the injector pump. I think that when I got the new cable I just slid out the cable and slid the new one back up to the display panel. I also removed one of the zip ties than had the cable pulled tight and allowed a more leisurely arc. I think it broke around 30 hrs... w

 

[greenacresnorth]

mine broke with 43hr on the clock, ordered a new one that was a new part number, appeared to be a different style sheath material. tractor now has 120hrs and cable still good.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Must say, Ive been lucky. Never broke a cable on either of my M9's at 2500 and 6000 hours. I did grease them both long ago

 

[Mudball]

My inside cable snapped just at the connector where it comes out of the right angle drive on the front of the engine in front of the injector pump. I think that when I got the new cable I just slid out the cable and slid the new one back up to the display panel. I also removed one of the zip ties than had the cable pulled tight and allowed a more leisurely arc. I think it broke around 30 hrs... w

Interesting, glad you got it fixed. Thanks

mine broke with 43hr on the clock, ordered a new one that was a new part number, appeared to be a different style sheath material. tractor now has 120hrs and cable still good.

Glad you got it fixed. Thanks

Must say, Ive been lucky. Never broke a cable on either of my M9's at 2500 and 6000 hours. I did grease them both long ago

I hope mine is not broke and its just loose. I will know when I take it apart.
Thanks

 

[lugbolt]

too common. L2501's tach cables breaking

here is your step by step

1: remove the old cable
2: install the new cable