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Originally Posted by MWShaw
Thanks Sam, I was having a hard time starting it last night, just wanted to make sure it wasn't where I had the throttle set.
Someone added a separate "knob" as a shut off, instead of just pushing the throttle lever all the way down.
When i got it off of the truck and in the shop, I noticed that the negative battery cable is loose, so that may have been why it didn't want to start.
The key will not start it, using a jumper wire to the solenoid. I think it needs a new ignition switch.
Plan to pull the seat pan off tonight, poer wash the crud off, try and pin point where the hydro is leaking from.
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So if it is not turning over when trying to start it, you could have the bad bat cable you mentioned, or one or multiple safety interlock switches preventing it from turning over, brake switch, the PTO Switch not being in the off position or bad, or a bad ignition switch. If it is turning over but not firing, could be glow plugs not heating up or lack of fuel. Whatever you do, avoid using starting fuel with these diesels.
BTW - if you have the separate shut off knob (The RED one?) make sure it is the correct position.