Thanks for the guidance. I started with the least intrusive possible cause first. I put a new connector on to the positive cable of the battery making sure it was a strong connection. Bolted it down and the tractor started. I drove it around a little brought it back in the garage, turned it off and when I tried to restart it got nothing, not even the fan sound. I checked the lights to see if they worked and they were bright as can be. I turned the ignition key with the lights on and no draw on the lights. I then took the panel covering the dash hookups from the gas tank off and checked to see if anything was loose or visibly disconnected. Everything looked OK but to check further I unmounted the gas tank so I could get my hand in there. I pulled the connectors off the ignition switch and then pushed it back on making sure it was on as far as it would go. Turned the key and it started again. I put it all back together took it out for a spin brought it back in the garage turned it off and then restarted no problem. Looks like we are now ready for the 6 to 9 inches they are forecasting on Thursday. Thanks for all the advice. When it gets warmer I am going to pull the started like Matt suggested and get some GDL to make sure its lubricated to help with cold weather starting.
Thanks again.
Cleon
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