starting my 135 diesel with no starter switch!

the ignition switch on my 135 has always been funny, and its just gone. The key is completley loose, and when you turn it nothing happens, the tractor was ran yesterday. Im certain this is where the problem lies, and will order a new switch next week.

Basically, I need to cut a 7 acre field tomorrow, and was wondering if there s any other way to start it, by shorting across wires or something.

Oh, by the way, it has the 4 post ignition switch, and it is a Perkins diesel.

Sorry for the long post.

thanks in advance

Ben

(I have also posted this on the MF board)

If you do try to jump the tractor be aware that the safety lockouts will also probably be bypasses. MAKE SURE the transmission is in NEUTRAL before you try this. I would hate to see you get run over.

Be safe, good luck

Joe

Good point, I forgot to mention that. It will start up in gear and take off without you.

Clay

With a 4 post ignition you can "hot wire" the tractor. I could not tell you which wires without looking at it but two must be tied together and the other two can be jumped across to engage the starter. It is not a "recommended" practice but I ran a David Brown this way for a couple of years with no problem.

If it is not the ignition switch you maybe able to turn the switch on an jump across the solenoid to start it.

Just some suggestions.
Clay