i have an 04 l3400 gear drive that started out just cutting fuel shutoff in and out afew times when using, now it does it often and even quits. starts back after a few cycles of key after i hear fuel cutoff click.
l3400 fuel cut off
- Thread starter cevans
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Could it be a safety switch not making contact? The one I have the biggest issue with the neutral lever.
I suspect you are experiencing a bad fuel shutoff solenoid. Has been reported several times in this forum. Search will turn up multiple threads.
The 'click' you're hearing is the fuel shutoff solenoid. After turning off the key you should hear the click after about two seconds plus or minus.
This solenoid functions by opening when power is applied and is spring-loaded to close when power is removed. Think of it as an electrically operated valve in the fuel line.
Test by finding the solenoid by listening for clicks and/or tracing wires and/or fuel hose. Jumper electrically to test solenoid and confirm proper function. Could be as simple as an electrical break/short due to bad (rodent gnawed, cracked, abraded) wire loose or jiggling while moving.
At least one poster on this forum has stated he successfully bypassed the solenoid and continued operating.
Only 'repair' that I know of is to replace the solenoid unit. Mine looks like a small tin can connected in fuel circuit. Refer to your parts schematic (may not be called "fuel shutoff solenoid" but rather something that requires imagination and examination to interpret the intent--follow the fuel circuit compared to electrical circuit).
Please post back what you ultimately found to be the cause and how resolved so we may all learn.
The 'click' you're hearing is the fuel shutoff solenoid. After turning off the key you should hear the click after about two seconds plus or minus.
This solenoid functions by opening when power is applied and is spring-loaded to close when power is removed. Think of it as an electrically operated valve in the fuel line.
Test by finding the solenoid by listening for clicks and/or tracing wires and/or fuel hose. Jumper electrically to test solenoid and confirm proper function. Could be as simple as an electrical break/short due to bad (rodent gnawed, cracked, abraded) wire loose or jiggling while moving.
At least one poster on this forum has stated he successfully bypassed the solenoid and continued operating.
Only 'repair' that I know of is to replace the solenoid unit. Mine looks like a small tin can connected in fuel circuit. Refer to your parts schematic (may not be called "fuel shutoff solenoid" but rather something that requires imagination and examination to interpret the intent--follow the fuel circuit compared to electrical circuit).
Please post back what you ultimately found to be the cause and how resolved so we may all learn.
Solenoid fuel cut off with many Kubotas is due to a malfunctioning timer switch located under the instrument panel (part # TD060-30500; about $75). It seems to be common knowledge among dealers and service personnel. One only hopes the replacements are better than the original.
Also welcome to the forum Ralph.Solenoid fuel cut off with many Kubotas is due to a malfunctioning timer switch located under the instrument panel (part # TD060-30500; about $75). It seems to be common knowledge among dealers and service personnel. One only hopes the replacements are better than the original.