Need to do a little more work with my volt meter, but my MF50 diesel would not start after what I thought was a welded starter solenoid from a low voltage try at starting. That was somewhat conformed when I put a jumper on the battery and the starter immediately engaged - solenoid wasn't disengaging. Pulled the starter and replaced the solenoid, put everything back, no start.
When I turn the key to start, the amp meter shows a strong negative response, like there is a short, but no click from the solenoid. I assume the neutral start switch is OK, else there would be no movement of the amp meter. I ohmed out the start switch earlier and it's good.
What do you think is wrong?
I need this tractor ASAP for some haying. I'm thinking for a band-aid of jumping the switch with a push button and fuse to the 'S' start terminal on the solenoid to see if I can get the tractor going. Sound like a good/bad idea?
BTW, the solenoid, old and new had a second terminal labeled 'R'. What is the purpose of this terminal?
Any sage advice is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill
When I turn the key to start, the amp meter shows a strong negative response, like there is a short, but no click from the solenoid. I assume the neutral start switch is OK, else there would be no movement of the amp meter. I ohmed out the start switch earlier and it's good.
What do you think is wrong?
I need this tractor ASAP for some haying. I'm thinking for a band-aid of jumping the switch with a push button and fuse to the 'S' start terminal on the solenoid to see if I can get the tractor going. Sound like a good/bad idea?
BTW, the solenoid, old and new had a second terminal labeled 'R'. What is the purpose of this terminal?
Any sage advice is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill