Why does my cat 246 skidsteer not start?
This is only for early machines and can be different with higher serial number machines. The engine will not crank when the key start switch is in the START position. Test Step 1. CHECK ARMREST INDICATOR
What to do if your skidsteer wont start?
The engine will not crank when the key start switch is in the START position. Test Step 1. CHECK ARMREST INDICATOR Occupy the seat. Lower the armrest. Turn the key start switch to the ON position. Check the status of the armrest indicator and the parking brake indicator.
How to check the skid steer loader battery?
CHECK THE VOLTAGE AT THE STARTING MOTOR Locate wire 304-WH on the starting motor. Turn the key start switch to the START position. Note: Two people will need to perform this procedure. One person will need to sit in the seat with the armrest down holding the key start switch to the START position.
How do you turn the key on a skidsteer?
Turn the key start switch to the START position. Note: Two people will need to perform this procedure. One person will need to sit in the seat with the armrest down holding the key start switch in the START position. Measure the voltage across the start relay coil from wire 306-GN to 202-BK.
Why does the keyswitch not turn the starter?
They keyswitch may not be sending the signal to tell the battery to send juice to the starter, the battery may not be able to send enough power to the solenoid to turn the starter, the solenoid may not be ramping up the power given to it, or the starter may not be functioning and able to turn.
How to diagnose no start, turn key and nothing happens?
Spark (Only gas engines need a spark, diesel engines need high compression and glow plugs in cold weather to start) Compression (without compression the engine will not run, or not have any power) To read my article where I really lay out the FastC method of diagnosing any no start condition read here.