Key Switch Question L1500 (stupid)?

[billrigsby]

I have what may be a stupid question, but being new to diesels.
Except for large Bucket Trucks and Chippers, that shut down with a key.

Is it Okay to turn the key off after the engine is running, assuming you do not need lights or horn?

Three times I have shut down the tractor with the fuel lever and came back to a dead battery.
I do realize the battery is not the best but it works so i see no need to replace now.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

No it's not good to turn the key off while running.

#1 The battery will not get charged
#2 Any wired gauges and warning lights will not work.
#3 It's just a bad habit to get into! Tie a leash from the key to you, till you get in the habit of turning off.

 

[billrigsby]

DUH, guess I didn't think that through too well , like I said stupid question.


Bill Rigsby
Florissant CO

1972(?) KUBOTA L-1500-DT
Great Bend M10 48" Front End Loader
Brush Hog 48" "Squealer Mower"
Atlas 48" Landscape Box
Rhino 48" Rear Blade
Draw Bar with 2" Ball
28" Fork Lift Forks
36" Sears Snow Blower (still to be mounted to the front PTO)

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[Tooljunkie]

Oil light comes on when you shut it down. So maybe bulb is out? I always check dash before exiting machine. I also flip key of before i stop engine.