Tw230 cutting out

[Tree Man Tom]

My timberwolf 230 starts up and runs fine for about a minute and will then cut out. 

 

It'll start straight up again when I turn the key but then do the same. Over and over again. 

 

I haven't had a proper look yet but just wondered if anyone else has had similar trouble.

 

Thanks. 

[Gareth Phoenix]

sounds like fuel or throttle . are you putting it up to full revs without any wood going near it and it still shuts off or is it doing it when chipping ? Gareth of Green Plant

[Tree Man Tom]

It'll rev up normally and chip fine for abit then cuts out. My first thought was fuel but the fact it re-starts on the key and runs fine for abit confused me.

 

Thanks 

Edited March 11, 2019 by Tree Man Tom

[slasherscot]

solenoid on fuel pump maybe

[Gareth Phoenix]

sorry in the delay Tom , I lost my internet for most of yesterday. if you are thinking just an engine problem then firstly check the in-line fuel filter . If you can blow , in the direction of the arrow, through it without your cheeks puffing out then this is blocked , even if you can't see that it as blocked. You can also do this to the fuel pipe line from the tank. After that possibly stop solenoid , and worst case scenario water in the head. Just an egg cup worth of water can do this. Is it throwing out white smoke.?  If you think its when you are chipping then look at relays , loose wires , belts and/or blocked chamber all that may cause the revs to drop , no-stress kicks in and engine to cut out. Gareth of Green Plant . I have qualified Timberwolf technicians who you can talk to. 01483 235111

[s o c]

Do you mean? 

if you can’t blow without....

[slasherscot]

2 hours ago, s o c said:

Do you mean? 

if you can’t blow without....

i think hes on about the pre inlet filter.......worth changing only a few quid

 

[PeteB]

I'd start with the cheap things, maybe fuel but, if it switches off cleanly then I doubt it is that. Could be an oil pressure sensor going faulty, could be a water temperature sensor going faulty, if the battery or alternater is not good, then maybe the engine is being switched off to poor voltage not keeping the solenoid open? Ask your supplier to have a look.

[woody paul]

On 11/03/2019 at 15:27, Tree Man Tom said:

It'll rev up normally and chip fine for abit then cuts out. My first thought was fuel but the fact it re-starts on the key and runs fine for abit confused me.

 

Thanks 

Had very similar problem with 150 it was ignition switch with vibration it would turn slightly and stop then you could start it straight away. 

Sprayed WD40 in key hole and has been fine. 

[Mick Dempsey]

There was a common fault with the ignition barrel on the Forst, a faulty batch was giving variable voltage (or something) and telling the computer to shut the engine down.