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Excellent advice from the other guys, especially the "step by step" method. Always try the easy things first, it may be possible to get it running without a complete teardown, then you can get an idea of overall condition and plan how much time and money you think is worth putting into it. Example: it would be discouraging to put $2000 into an engine, then find the clutch and transmission have big problems. Guiding light - why was the tractor shut down to begin with? There could be a mechanical problem that was serious enough to not be worth fixing, but most likely something minor (or maybe nothing) caused it to be parked. If that is the case, the tractor is basically in running condition and you have to deal with the damage done by sitting in the elements. So far I have torn down four Case L and LAs that I drug in totally dead. I have not found a failed mechanical part yet. They were rusted, stuck, cannibalized, neglected, but not broken or worn out. Approaching it from this perspective can save you time, money, and disappointment. Think of it this way - that tractor is ready to run except for a very small amount of rust that has put itself in some critical places, all you have to do is get that rust out (hopefully). Sorry for the long post, just trying to pass along what I have learned.
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