Cub Cadet 1730

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

On my 1620, ( same lt basically ) I have to pull the motion lever "in" toward the seat. The lawn tractor starts then. I did bypass that seat safety switch.

Originally Posted by IHCubCadet147

Sometimes I have to do that on my 1320 too.

Did the tractor stall or did you just turn it off and it won't start anymore?

Originally Posted by IHCubCadet147

I would try moving your drive lever. Sometimes they don't go into neutral, move it to reverse and back and see if that works. I would also check the wires aren't loose or frayed.
Good Luck!

The 1620 and the early 1320 tractors have a "neutral indicator" on the control lever. The 1720 DOES NOT. Moving his lever won't do anything.

On the 1720, the only switches that affect engine cranking are the ignition switch, PTO switch and the brake pedal switch. Seat switch is NOT used. Of coarse, the starter solenoid is powered after all those switches are in the correct position.

To the OP: The best thing you can do, is go off the wiring diagram. If you don't know how to read it, not much we can do. It's a basic diagram, not even using standard electrical symbols, only pictures, so it's about as easy of a diagram as you can get. You are going to have to use a test light and follow the path of the start wire through the switches until you find the problem. If you do not think that you can do that, then you may need to contact your local repair shop. If you need a copy of the diagram, I believe it is in the service manual for your machine. If you need a copy, it can be downloaded through CCC's website. If you can't find it, let us know and maybe we can point you to it.

[hogfly]

thank you john best info so far now i know the sequence of operation i will keep you guys posted thanks kenny

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by hogfly

thank you john best info so far now i know the sequence of operation i will keep you guys posted thanks kenny

As a note, I did not post the switches in sequence.

Electrical path is as follows, in order:
Ignition switch, Brake pedal switch, PTO switch, Starter Solenoid


You're welcome.

Did you find the schematic?

[hogfly]

yes found diagram started with cleaning all contacts checking voltage as i went not the best w diagrams or dc voltage could not find any problems reinstalled pedal switch a real pain with out removing deck hit the key and it cranked reinstalled tank and off to the races i hope i fixed it and not a intermittent problem thanks all it really helps to know the sequence thanks john and all you guys glad its over

[J-Mech]

Hopefully it was just a bad connection.