Hi everyone! I am looking for some electrical troubleshooting, please. I am trying to find out where my weak link is between my battery and the starter. When I go to start my 706(gas), i push the rubber button and if I get nothing I hit the dash(by the rubber switch) with a hammer. It usually clicks then or it starts.
The rubber push starter switch is new. I took off every connection between the switch and the starter and cleaned them including the battery cables. I was suspecting that the battery was bad or low. When I got a good connection(after the hammer) it turned the tractor over no problem. I just don't know which component could be the culprit. I only have one electrical tester and am smart enough just to see if there is current. The tester is a GB instruments (GMT-12A). I know I need a couple different testers, but thought my problem might make someone say, "Well, this is your problem....." You know, before I start throwing money at it.
Thanks for any and all help!
Mike
The rubber push starter switch is new. I took off every connection between the switch and the starter and cleaned them including the battery cables. I was suspecting that the battery was bad or low. When I got a good connection(after the hammer) it turned the tractor over no problem. I just don't know which component could be the culprit. I only have one electrical tester and am smart enough just to see if there is current. The tester is a GB instruments (GMT-12A). I know I need a couple different testers, but thought my problem might make someone say, "Well, this is your problem....." You know, before I start throwing money at it.
Thanks for any and all help!
Mike