89 Prov 150 oil problem

[plowboy63]

Oil transfer pump is not pumping oil to small tank. only works with the toggle switch. Thinking maybe the sensor in small tank is bad, the horn will come on when oil level gets low but the pump does not come on. Any thought and Thanks for any input

 

[johnnygjr]

Jump pump with 12 volts to see if it runs

 

[plowboy63]

the pump runs with the toggle switch. this is a new pump, just will not turn on when level gets low in small tank

 

[flyingscott]

When the level gets low check the wires from the sensor to the pump and see if you have power. Also check to see if you have power to the small tank sensor as that is basically just a switch

 

[plowboy63]

i have pulled the sensor out so the float will slide down and the alarm will come on but the pump will not

 

[flyingscott]

Should be 2 steps to that sensor. The first kicks in the pump and the second the alarm other wise the alarm would go off every time the pump kicked in.

 

[plowboy63]

okay thanks will order the sensor

 

[flabob1]

Before you order a sensor check the connector on the main oil tank. Unplug the connector and first pull on each wire . If you find a broken wire at the pin you could push out the wire or pin .You have to release the pin before pushing it out. I had the same problem with the engine tank going down and the alarm sounding. I found the wire broken just behind the pin. I just soldiered the wire back on and was able to insert the pin again. Good luck.