I think I may have isolated the problem with my tractor not starting. After recharging the battery I could not get the engine to crank over. It was as if turning the key did nothing.
The ignition switch is original and is very worn. Often the key will fall out while the tractor is running so I have it tied to a piece of string and the string tired around the steering column.
I reached under the dash and wiggled the wires on the back of the switch while turning the key and got it to crank the engine over. I even got it to fire once but not start.
Is it possible that a bad ignition switch could cause the tractor not to start if it had a short or something in it?
I'm planning on replacing the switch this week when I have time anyway.
Thanks for all your wise input.
This post was edited by Stephen McCoy at 07:29:20 02/02/10.
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