1250 problems
 

Well, I HAD my 1250 running and driving this morning. I shut it off, turned the key back and pto switch on to see if I had juice going to the pto. I then got a phone call and had to leave for about 3-4 hrs. Stupid me forgot to turn the key off. Now I can't get it to start. I checked the points and they aren't welded together. Where should I go from here?

On a separate note, I got to looking at the pto and it doesn't look like it is pushed clear on the shaft. How much clearance should there be between the outer ring and engine block?

From what I have read, the coil will cook (lack of a better word), if the key is left on and can cause a no start issue. There is a file in the tractor library that shows how to check the coil and make sure if it is in or out of spec.

Coil Link:
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11

Makes sense, as the coil was very warm when I brushed my hand across it. Will have to dig out the multi meter and check it out sometime this week.

You may have also "cooked" the PTO switch. You may want to check that too.