josh7598 Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Just finished the first mow of the season. Shut the tractor off to run inside for a second and when I returned it was dead as a doornail! This happened last year and it wound up being the ignition switch. Can't. Imagine its that again. Replaced all fuses and solenoid also at the same time. Any suggestions appreciated. 712 H. Thanks!!
Brettw Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Are you sure the PTO is disengaged and the hydro lever is in nuetral?
rpickle Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Check ALL connections. Something may be loose or so corroded that it isn't passing current.
OrangeMetalGuy Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Pull the connector off the back of the ignition switch and spray contact cleaner on it, and also on the switch. Then plug it back in. My 712H had that problem, drove me nuts.
hotrodtractor Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 I has that last week the little press on connector that comes off battery pig tail to the fuse-able link (I think) was off. Just pull battery and check connections.
427435 Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Another possibility is a failing coil. When you shut the engine off and it sits for a few minutes, it may be picking heat up from the engine and the windings either short or open as they expand. As long as the engine is running, there may be enough air moving around it to keep that from happening. Just a SWAG.
josh7598 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Posted April 17, 2011 Thanks for the tips, guys! I will check all that stuff out and let you know what I find!
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