New 2020 Coleman Outfitter UT400 Owner with questions

[KidColeman]

Hi All,

Just picked  up a 2020 UT400 that my 80 year old father will be driving around the farm.  We purchased the machine with a few "issues" and they lowered the price accordingly.  Small stuff like passenger size mirror and back reflector was torn off by a Tractor supply employee, which we will order replacements for.  Also after further inspection, whoever assembled it did not put a few bolts in the rollcage and aren't in the glovebox, so will be having to order those also.

Anyway, there are two initial things on the UT400 I'm not sure what they are or for.  The first, there is a square white electrical connector with about 8 pins hanging form under the middle of the back bed - I don't see another one to match up or plug into it, so wondering if this is pre installed optional connection for like towing around a sprayer?  Anyone know what this is?  Also, there is a 10 inch black rubber hose that is zip tied to the back A frame on the passenger side.  I watched the assembly video and it doesn't mention one, so don't know what this hose is for - anyone know?

Also, has anyone come up with a "fix" or work around for having to have the seatbelts plugged in or even in place?  We aren't planning on using them and are figuring just plugging them in and wedging them behind the seats - didn't know if there is a way to just disconnect the "over 10mph gas starving" safety sensor.

Looking forward to seeing how this machine does for my father.   I'm thinking about installing a suicide knob on it for easier turning for him, as it's a little stiff (compared to our Kawasaki Mule).  Maybe with use it will loosen up some?

Thanks!

[cliffyk]

6 hours ago, KidColeman said:

Hi All,

Just picked  up a 2020 UT400 that my 80 year old father will be driving around the farm.  We purchased the machine with a few "issues" and they lowered the price accordingly.  Small stuff like passenger size mirror and back reflector was torn off by a Tractor supply employee, which we will order replacements for.  Also after further inspection, whoever assembled it did not put a few bolts in the rollcage and aren't in the glovebox, so will be having to order those also.

Anyway, there are two initial things on the UT400 I'm not sure what they are or for.  The first, there is a square white electrical connector with about 8 pins hanging form under the middle of the back bed - I don't see another one to match up or plug into it, so wondering if this is pre installed optional connection for like towing around a sprayer?  Anyone know what this is?  Also, there is a 10 inch black rubber hose that is zip tied to the back A frame on the passenger side.  I watched the assembly video and it doesn't mention one, so don't know what this hose is for - anyone know?

Also, has anyone come up with a "fix" or work around for having to have the seatbelts plugged in or even in place?  We aren't planning on using them and are figuring just plugging them in and wedging them behind the seats - didn't know if there is a way to just disconnect the "over 10mph gas starving" safety sensor.

Looking forward to seeing how this machine does for my father.   I'm thinking about installing a suicide knob on it for easier turning for him, as it's a little stiff (compared to our Kawasaki Mule).  Maybe with use it will loosen up some?

Thanks!

I think the connector you refer to is the taillight plug--does it look like this?

The harness from the lights plugs into it.

The rubber hose is a "breather" tube for the rear axle gearbox.

Re: the seat belt interlock, I have devised a "thingy" that plugs into the seat belt socket and tricks the computer into believing the seat belt is connected:

I'll send you a PM with my address, send me a SASE and I mail a couple out to you.

I have a suicide knob--wouldn't be without it:

 

-cliff-

 

 

[cliffyk]

I just reread your original posting where you "spoke" of "...a way to disconnect the "over 10mph gas starving" safety sensor. "

The "black box" that performs the limitation is located quite visibly under the hood, on an upper frame crossmember, next to the hydraulic bake fluid reservoir-- it if wired as shown below:

Note that it receives - (ground) active input signals from both the belt and reverse gear switches--that is because the 10 mph limiter function is also active when in reverse gear (this a only obliquely mentioned in the owners manual) . Cutting either wire (pin 4 [green/blue - reverse] or pin 5 [black/white - seat belt]) will disable that function.

[AaronFrench]

My speedometer and hours meter do not function(when i bought used).  We can run it wide open at about 30 and no limit with seatbelts unplugged.  Not sure if that wire at the rear differential with gold plug helps with the seatbelt nannie or not.  

[rhl]

I recently bought a used Colman UT 400 cheap because it has a broken drive belt.  I ordered a new one from Amazon and just can't install it.  I seems way too small.  I watched youtube videos and it just wont go on.  Des anyone know the exact length the belt should be?  I have a feeling the one I purchased is too small.

[aefron88]

Have you put the bolts in the holes the secondary to spread it? I cant remember theyre 6MM I believe on the 400 and 8mm on the bigger engines? It's a tough squeeze on any CVT especially without spreading the secondary sheave. Those bolts will hold it spread while you wiggle it on.

Not sure the exact length, but there are a number of vendors selling aftermarket parts for these things with no year designation, and there are some differences between models over the years.

In the future you'll have better luck making a new post rather than reviving a multi year old post on different topics.