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430 starting issue

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OK all you wonderful diesel guys. I need your help. Was using my 89 430 mowing. mowed 2 hours, drove it 6 blocks to fill with fuel. Started it up left for home. Saw a friend working on a 46 truck, stopped to chat. went to start the tractor nothing. It was kicking in the fuel solenoid but would not engage starter. pulled home 6 blocks and left it in the barn for 4 hours. went in and tried it and it started. Seems it won't start when warm. what the hey. any thoughts. thanks Doug
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Travis, thanks I'll try testing tomorrow. I'll report back my findings. Doug
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Travis, went out today to check safety circuit. I don't have a purple wire at my starter. they are all red. I tried to start the tractor and it started. Just to be safe I took the wires off the started terminal and sanded them good and sprayed them with Di-Electric grease. Hopefully this was just a one time deal. It's starting now so will keep my fingers crossed. thanks for your help. Doug
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Travis, checked the wire on my safety switch. there is about 3" purple wire that is spliced to a red. So I know which is the safety circuit. The splice may be the problem. I will repair that and if it still is an issue I know which wire to disconnect off the safety switch to see if it will start. thanks Doug
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ran the machine for 2.5 hours mowing and collecting. shut it off several times (as a test) and it started right up every time. I think the sloppy splice was my problem. thanks Travis,bill and knottyrope for your help and suggestions. I love this site!!!!! Doug
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