7060 won't start
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Topic: 7060 won't start
Posted By: Jwmac7060
Subject: 7060 won't start
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2017 at 8:43pm
| Batteries are good...Connections are clean and good...Power to the dash, AC fan,radio and the lights all work...Push the button to start and nothing...Tried jumping the solenoid and starter spins but doesn't engage on the fly wheel...Any suggestions |
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Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2017 at 9:17pm
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I'd almost bet the contacts are bad in the solenoid. you can get it off without removing the starter, them back side bolts can be difficult, but can be done. take apart the solenoid and check the contacts,,the battery post can be 'turned over',, the circular contact thing,,,well I take a file to 'em and smooth 'em up. if this don't work,,,, well you just out some time... denso starter at ASAP: rebuilt is like $479,, rebuilt delco is $395... hope this helps ya out... |
Posted By: Jwmac7060
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2017 at 9:34pm
| Thanks Michael...I'll try that tomorrow...It had been acting up for a while...Most times I could jump the starter and sometimes the button would work...Now it's doing nothing..Guess it's time to really fix it |
Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2017 at 9:40pm
| Safety switch on clutch, bad connection on switch or push button. MACK |
Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2017 at 9:46pm
| what Mack said to... clutch switch is easy to get to if ya remove the LH orange panel in the cab, the start switch, easy if ya remove the top orange panel.. |
Posted By: Lynn Marshall
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2017 at 9:58pm
| I don't think that you are "jumping" the right terminals at the starter to see if it will engage. Small terminal with white wire to large post with the battery cable should make it spin. Make sure that it's out of gear,in park, and maybe even try it with the fuel off. That will tell you if the starter itself is any good. |
Posted By: Adam Stratton
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2017 at 10:14pm
| If you do end up needing a new starter, check db electric. I have been pleased with their prices and products |
Posted By: Jwmac7060
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2017 at 12:37am
| I bypassed the clutch safety switch years ago...Solenoid is spinning just not engaging the fly wheel |
Posted By: lowell66dart
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2017 at 7:05am
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Take one of you battery jumper cables and connect it from the negative side of the battery to one of the starter mounting bolts. That will eliminate any ground issue. You should be able to make the starter engage by jumping the solenid terminal. ------------- AC 6080 (8030,7060,200,175,D-17HC, 6040,160,6140 all gone) Farmall 1066 & 656 Hi-Clear (for sale), White 2-62 High Clearance, JD 4255 Hi Clear. |
Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2017 at 7:16am
| If you are jumping the correct terminals and. Starter spins but don't engage, binder is bad. MACK |
Posted By: Unit3
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2017 at 7:24am
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If the starter spins, but won't engage, I would pull the starter to check the Bendix drive. I forget the size bolt head use to hold the starter, I like a 3/8's drive and extension with a swivel socket for the back side bolt. ------------- 2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C |
Posted By: Dnoym N. S. Can.
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2017 at 7:25am
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you are "jumping" the right terminals at the starter? it not a ground issue because starter spins !! so like MACK said it must be the Starter drive B:-) Dnoym |
Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2017 at 7:39am
| BINDEX not binder. MACK |
Posted By: Jwmac7060
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 2:57pm
| Ok guys...Took the starter off tested it and it worked fine...Hooked all back up...Key on...Hit the button and nothing..Lights in the cab light up when u push the button...I'm starting to think it's the button...I'm 6-3 250 lbs...That cab is not real comfortable to be bent over in....Any suggestions |
Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 3:17pm
| Safety start switch on clutch. That is how you check dash lights, with clutch up, push starter button and dash lights should all light. Connect safety start and it will spin over. MACK |
Posted By: bigal121892
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 3:56pm
| Could also be the safety switch on the PTO valve, sometimes the terminals will get a little corroded, and will keep the tractor from starting. I've had this problem in the past. |
Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 6:19pm
| PTO safety switch only on 8000 series. MACK |
Posted By: Jwmac7060
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 7:17pm
| Mack I bypassed the clutch safety switch years ago....I suppose my wires could have come loose on that I'll check...How often do the push start buttons fail |
Posted By: Lynn Marshall
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 8:33pm
| Rarely does the push button fail. You might also check the engine harness to cab harness connection behind the engine on the right side. Large white wires. |
Posted By: Jwmac7060
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 8:35pm
| I'll check that tomorrow Lynn...thanks |
Posted By: bigal121892
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 8:39pm
I know it's been along time since I've been around a 7000 series, but I guess your right, the PTO would not stay engaged if the engine is off anyway. Now you got me wondering what I'm talking about.
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MACK wrote:Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 8:56pm
| Push button don't go bad offend. Wire ends go bad quite often. Connections get corroded from heat and dirt. Check connections on big white wire from push button to starter. Good luck. MACK |
Posted By: Jwmac7060
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 9:12pm
| Thanks Mack...I will |