Takeuchi tl 230 series 2 / crank - no start

[DV]

Hi, David here, new to skid steer ownership. While scooping a load the engine stalled. Went through normal startup procedure after stall but only cranks and does not fire up .. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[SkidRoe]

Hi and welcome to the forum.
Is the engine getting fuel? Did it just quit or did it start to miss, lose power, etc. before it quit?
Cheers - SR

 

[DV]

Hi and welcome to the forum.
Is the engine getting fuel? Did it just quit or did it start to miss, lose power, etc. before it quit?
Cheers - SR

SR, Thanks for your time & reply. The machine is running again. Was not sure about engine getting fuel either but it was running normal during the 30minutes of use, it just quit. I think the throttle was not at sufficient rpm to tackle the weight of the scoop and stalled the machine. I have a habit of operating it at lower rpm's. I tried cranking it for a few times more (less than 10sec at a time) without any luck and before lifting the cab to inspect fuel flow, I decided to flip the emergency cut off switch next to the seat a few times and it started up after a few flips. Thanks again for your time. I am sure I will be back with questions and hopefully eventually with some answers as well.

 

[SkidRoe]

SR, Thanks for your time & reply. The machine is running again. Was not sure about engine getting fuel either but it was running normal during the 30minutes of use, it just quit. I think the throttle was not at sufficient rpm to tackle the weight of the scoop and stalled the machine. I have a habit of operating it at lower rpm's. I tried cranking it for a few times more (less than 10sec at a time) without any luck and before lifting the cab to inspect fuel flow, I decided to flip the emergency cut off switch next to the seat a few times and it started up after a few flips. Thanks again for your time. I am sure I will be back with questions and hopefully eventually with some answers as well.

Glad to hear you got it running again. I remember when I was new to skidsteers, I too used to only run at part throttle (that was an old clutch-type machine).
It wasn't long before I learned the virtues of running them wide open. Have never looked back!!
Cheers - SR