Starting tractor?

[Newsreader]

John Deere 1640, turning the key brings up the ignition lights etc, and a buzzer (I think cos the lights are on) but can't seem to get it into a position to actually turn the engine over. Is there a separate start button? Has been running recently, no known faults, and there is diesel in the tank.

ANy ideas, please? :D

[bananahead]

Not in gear or something daft like that?

Make sure all the levers are in neutral, i know some tractors need this to start.

[Newsreader]

Well I wondered if there may be some sort of interlock, there are so many knobs and levers, how do I work out if it is in gear??:eek:

[Mendipman]

Most tractors you have to have out of gear and the clutch pedal depressed to start. I think JD have this safety system.

[bananahead]

I dont know the model but a google search showed up a fairly old tractor with full cab... I would imagine it wont start untill its in neutral, the proper gear lever and the hi/low lever. I would imagine there are two in between your knees. Its them.

http://twx4.tdmwebx.com/~bond001/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=178&category_id=22&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

is it that one??

[Newsreader]

:confused:Thanks guys, yep that's the exact one ... there's a hare/tortoise lever on the left, and a gear lever on the right ... I'm assumin pedal on left is clutch, then brake / throttle on right like a car? The gear lever just goes up and down like a motoribke lever? how do I get neutral? Sorry for thikc questions, it's a long story :confused:

[bananahead]

youe not on about a hand throttle are you? on the right i mean. itll be next to steering wheel if it is.

[Newsreader]

ah, you mean the two on the floor. not on the dash?? :o

[heap of junk]

if you wanted i could pop over and have a look for you om pretty handy round tractors give me a shout if you want 07809226061

[Newsreader]

Hi Roy, thanks very much mate, will give it another shot then maybe get back to you if needed :D

[Roger Whittle]

if you wanted i could pop over and have a look for you om pretty handy round tractors give me a shout if you want 07809226061

I love this forum. :biggrin: :)

Roger.

[green_machine]

Most tractors you have to have out of gear and the clutch pedal depressed to start. I think JD have this safety system.


Our CASE tractors need the clutch pedal down to start. Had a few problems witht the switch on the pedal - build up of crud. Good clean and it was fine again.
HTH
Mike

[bananahead]

Just another thought......
It might have a pull to stop lever. If so then make sure its in or it wont fire, and also this might prevent you coming back asking how to turn it off!

[Newsreader]

Thanks Roy and everyone, woo hoo got it going, what a toy :D Once I'd worked out how to dig the tines out of the ground, well out of the hole I dug with them :D Lever for that one was hidden under my big fat ass overflowing off the edge of the seat

I love this forum. :biggrin: :)

Roger.
Indded Roger it's truly unbelieveable isn't it. First port of call for any problem :) Roy's already been round before and done a load of ground cropping for me, he's a top bloke :thumbsup:

[heap of junk]

not a problem ive had as much help from reading the forum and im glad to be able to put knowledge in where i can

[Newsreader]

Cheers Roy hope you had a good Xmas and New Year :)

[heap of junk]

was ok had flu over xmas but feeling a lot better now been landscaping a site for a new house the last few days and back to work on monday :( so early mornings trailing to meigle

[charliedenny]

What are you up too this time Bernie? playing with tractors! next thing we will be turning into a tractor forum!!!:D:eek::rolleyes: ooooooarrrrrrr!!!:p

[Roger Whittle]

Thanks Roy and everyone, woo hoo got it going, what a toy :D Once I'd worked out how to dig the tines out of the ground, well out of the hole I dug with them :D Lever for that one was hidden under my big fat ass overflowing off the edge of the seat

Indded Roger it's truly unbelieveable isn't it. First port of call for any problem :) Roy's already been round before and done a load of ground cropping for me, he's a top bloke :thumbsup:

Proper job! :biggrin:

Roger.

[Newsreader]

What are you up too this time Bernie? playing with tractors! next thing we will be turning into a tractor forum!!!:D:eek::rolleyes: ooooooarrrrrrr!!!:p
Ex-wife's just split with her partner, he never showed her how to use all the farm stuff before he left (well, I should say, before the police removed him :eek: ). Now my partner's worried we'll get back together ... NO WAY!!! :rolleyes:

[charliedenny]

Ex-wife's just split with her partner, he never showed her how to use all the farm stuff before he left (well, I should say, before the police removed him :eek: ). Now my partner's worried we'll get back together ... NO WAY!!! :rolleyes:
ah ok no more questions!

[Newsreader]

ah ok no more questions!
:rotfl: Just read what I wrote, not sure even I understand it :D Life is a soap sometimes :D