I've got a B3200 with very low hours and it won't start after using it. I moved some snow the other day and shut it off when done and it won't restart. Twice before the rear PTO lever got stuck somehow and took some wrangling to disengage and worked fine. Can't tell if it's stuck again for some reason. Don't have any attachments and it looks like all the safety switches are pushed in. Just about ready to remove the fender to look. Any advice? Thanks guys.
B3200 trouble starting
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If it is a HST rock the foot leaver around a bit and make sure it is centered. If that don't do it check the battery.
Mine wouldn't start one day and it turned out that one of the PTO levers (I don't remember if it was rear or center) was not in the neutral position. I started to panic when the engine wouldn't crank. I started checking everything and found the PTO lever issue. It wasn't out of neutral by much but it was enough to prevent the tractor starting.
I have similar issue on my L4300. The two connection at the PTO lever got rusty and provided the resistance. Is there any way to disconnect that safety switch other than just mating the wires to each other. Two very small wires disengage the whole system. I understand the reason for the switch However it should have been better made. Anyway I am a big boy enough that I don't need to have this safety feature engaged if it is prone to this problem.Mine wouldn't start one day and it turned out that one of the PTO levers (I don't remember if it was rear or center) was not in the neutral position. I started to panic when the engine wouldn't crank. I started checking everything and found the PTO lever issue. It wasn't out of neutral by much but it was enough to prevent the tractor starting.
Anyone know how to permanently disconnect the switch at the PTO lever?
Thanks Bluegill - that seems to have helped.If it is a HST rock the foot leaver around a bit and make sure it is centered. If that don't do it check the battery.
You are welcome! Glad to hear it was a simple thing.Thanks Bluegill - that seems to have helped.