Why is my John Deere 4600 fuel shutoff solenoid not working?
Why is my John Deere 4600 fuel shutoff solenoid not working?
He said that the 4600 Hydrostatics had been known to have a bit of trouble with the fuel shutoff solenoid. He suggested that I try to start the tractor and if it would not start to then use a hair dryer to warm the solenoid up until it was just warm to the touch.
Where is the thermistor on a John Deere 4600?
Guys, the problem is not the solenoid, its the Thermistor located behind the fuse panel. It can be very intermittent or happen alot. The Thermistor controls the voltage to the solenoid. When working correctly, the thermistor sends full voltage to the solenoid which allows it to open.
When to turn off fuel shutoff on John Deere tractor?
Seems the tractor suddenly decided to take February off! After much wailing and gnashing of teeth I have finally determined that the fuel shutoff solenoid sticks when it is very cold. Sure, it runs fine when it is above freezing. As soon as it snows, no go.
Why is my fuel shutoff solenoid not working?
Seems the solenoid is sticking when it gets below freezing and prevents the shutoff from releasing. No release, no fuel. So it looks like I get to replace the fuel shutoff solenoid. In 5 years of abuse this is the first instance of trouble (except dead battery) encountered.
He said that the 4600 Hydrostatics had been known to have a bit of trouble with the fuel shutoff solenoid. He suggested that I try to start the tractor and if it would not start to then use a hair dryer to warm the solenoid up until it was just warm to the touch.
Guys, the problem is not the solenoid, its the Thermistor located behind the fuse panel. It can be very intermittent or happen alot. The Thermistor controls the voltage to the solenoid. When working correctly, the thermistor sends full voltage to the solenoid which allows it to open.
Seems the tractor suddenly decided to take February off! After much wailing and gnashing of teeth I have finally determined that the fuel shutoff solenoid sticks when it is very cold. Sure, it runs fine when it is above freezing. As soon as it snows, no go.
Seems the solenoid is sticking when it gets below freezing and prevents the shutoff from releasing. No release, no fuel. So it looks like I get to replace the fuel shutoff solenoid. In 5 years of abuse this is the first instance of trouble (except dead battery) encountered.
