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Tractor won’t stay running

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Burrell    0

Burrell
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I have a 520h tractor that won’t stay running. It starts up but dies out after a short period of time. I’ve changed the fuel filter and air filter. Not sure if it has to do with electrical or fuel. If you have any tips on where to go from here it would be greatly appreciated.

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bottjernat1    2,190

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Id start with taking the fuel line off the carb and turn it over to see if she is pumping. Start with the easy thing first

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vanillaman    10

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Try loosening the gas cap. If that cures the problem you have a clogged gas vent that will cause that problem.                                      

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lynnmor    7,305

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:text-welcomeconfetti:

 

Describe "a short period of time."

 

Try pushing the choke on when it stumbles, any improvement means a fuel issue.

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I have pulled the fuel line off and it is pumping gas. And put a different gas cap on. It is strange at times it will run for an hour sometimes just for a few seconds when it is running it is running great than just shuts down at times it will start right back up other times it will crank and crank. 

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lynnmor    7,305

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Find that 9 pin white connector near the battery, I'll bet you will find it is partially burnt.

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Bill D    1,919

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Also possible you have a bad ignition module.

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johnnymag3    2,519

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On 7/1/2020 at 1:31 PM, Burrell said:

I have a 520h tractor that won’t stay running. It starts up but dies out after a short period of time. I’ve changed the fuel filter and air filter. Not sure if it has to do with electrical or fuel. If you have any tips on where to go from here it would be greatly appreciated.

Ignition coil sounds like the culprit to me...Just be methodical, and eliminate one item at a time. 9 pin is notorious for trouble.... Good luck, you will figure it out. Spark plugs can also be culprits.:eusa-think:

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Burrell    0

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11 hours ago, lynnmor said:

Find that 9 pin white connector near the battery, I'll bet you will find it is partially burnt.

I looked at the plug and there was a burned wire. After fixing it the tractor is staying running. Thanks for the help!

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