B7800 dies, depress brake, comes back up

[3forks]

2003 B7800. I’ve had it for 10 years no real issues other than seat safety switch.

It has taken to randomly dying. Generally turns right back on. Found that if I depress the brake, it will generally keep it from dying. But now I can’t get it to start, turns over fine.

Found the fuel filter had dislodged, cleaned it some but no success. It does need replacing.

Mechanically ungifted.

Thanks for your time

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Right or left pedal?

 

[3forks]

Right or left pedal?

Combined brake pedal on the right if I understand you correctly.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

When it's dying does it smoke?
When it's dying does it die instantly or slowly die?

 

[3forks]

When it's dying does it smoke?
When it's dying does it die instantly or slowly die?

Maybe a whisp of smoke, very pronounced and generally not there.
Dies in about 2 seconds unless I catch it with the brake pedal. If I just let off HST pedal it still does, need to depress the brake.

Thanks

 

[3forks]

Maybe a whisp of smoke, very pronounced and generally not there.
Dies in about 2 seconds unless I catch it with the brake pedal. If I just let off HST pedal it still does, need to depress the brake.

Thanks

should have read NOT very pronounced smoke.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

That quick of dying is indicative of an electric issue.
Sounds like wiring or HST switch issue.
Inspect any wiring that pressing the brake pedal could effect.

 

[Edke6bnl]

I am leaning toward a fuel issue

 

[3forks]

Checked battery and it should be good. Got the corrosion off and tried starting it then. Now it won’t turn over and screen goes blank after trying to start.
I don’t think it’s related and lean on a fuel issue for original problem. I think I’m going to need a professional at this point.

Thanks all for your time.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Bad main battery cables or connections, take off both sides and inspect and clean, look for swollen parts in the insulation on the cables.
It's not a fuel issue mainly because it does it suddenly.