[AT] Diesel Starting Safety Reminder

[Ralph Goff]

Robert, I'm a little surprised that a 1995 tractor would not have a neutral
safety start switch built right in to the system. Most tractors have had it
for years starting back in the 60s. Occasionally they do fail and need to be
replaced. The one on my 730 Case works and its 40 years old. Got to have
both shifters in neutral before the starter will work.

Ralph in Sask.
http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/lgoff/latestpage.html

----- Original Message -----
From: R Mull <rbobmull at comcast.net>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 4:02 PM
Subject: [AT] Diesel Starting Safety Reminder


> I have not ever seen this reminder on the list. We have a 1995 Agco-Allis
> 5670 diesel and I was wondering if it would roll start with the key switch
> in the off position. I tried it today and the answer is yes! It has a pull
> knob to stop the engine. If that knob is not pulled out , and you
accidently
> depress the clutch and let it out while the tractor is rolling it will
start
> very easy. Sometimes we stop the engine on the tractor on a hill (to get
off
> and hook a chain to a log, etc.). This could be a real unsafe condition if
> the engine decides to turn over a couple of revolutions. Also if a child
was
> to climb into the seat and pushed in the clutch pedal.
>
> I would think that there are other models and makes that will do the same
> thing.
>
> This tractor has a parking brake, but we are not in the habit of using it(
> hard to release it with the large stomachs and  stiff muscles that  my Dad
> and I have.
>
> An Antique tractor with a magneto that doesn't have a kill switch could
also
> do this.
>
> Dad and I talked at length about this today and both of us are sure that
we
> will take the necessary precautions in the future.
>
> Thanks,
> Robert Mull
> Woodstock, Georgia
>
>
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