I was able to watch more closely while my wife started the tractor and found that the dense white smoke is coming from the solenoid. The tractor still starts after a few clicks and repeated tries. However, I think that won't last so will remove the starter and take it to a local repair shop. I'll ask them to check the starter as well, but to replace he solenoid, assuming it can't be repaired.
The only problem now is that I wasn't able to remove the starter assembly. I was able to remove the two bolts attaching it to the transmission housing, but there is not enough clearance to drop it down, nor bring it upwards. Upwards the power steering hoses interfere (one connection is a hard, non-removable connection, with it's other end inaccessible without a lot of removing other parts). Downwards, the radius rod interferes. I'm considering disconnecting one end of the radius rod to allow me to drop the starter down.
I'm attaching a picture to illustrate. The 2x6 is just supporting the starter.
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