L3800 Tachometer not working

[UnionMan]

The other day I used my L3800 to push some snow off the driveway and when I started it up to let the motor warm up I noticed the Tachometer wasn't working and it was staying at zero. I throttle the tractor up and down but the needle stayed as if the tractor wasn't running. Today we had some warmer temps outside so I tried to start it up to see maybe if the cold weather caused it but the same problem is there. The tractor has less then 20 hours of use plus I purchased it recently but is there something I can check out on my own before having to take it to the dealer?


UnionMan

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I think the newer models all use an electrical pickup for the tach, so check wiring and fuses.

 

[Bluegill]

Use your Warranty, if you can't find a simple fix.

 

[UnionMan]

Thanks for the input. Ill check for a simple fix like a fuse or loose wire. If not Ill phone the dealer and see what they want to do. Just would rather hope for a simple fix before having to not have my tractor for who knows how long. Specially with all the snow been getting this winter.

UnionMan

 

[Benhameen]

Thanks for the input. Ill check for a simple fix like a fuse or loose wire. If not Ill phone the dealer and see what they want to do. Just would rather hope for a simple fix before having to not have my tractor for who knows how long. Specially with all the snow been getting this winter.

UnionMan

Resurrecting this thread, my tach just stopped working. Curious what you found.

I’ll check the fuses next time I get over to the barn.

 

[Jim L.]

It's probably the tachometer cable. Runs from behind the panel along the right side to the front of engine.

 

[Sammy3700]

The L3800 is a cable drive. This the last model before all the electric stuff