Hard starting 682
I have 682 with the Kohler KT17 series II. During warmer weather/mowing season the tractor starts right up and runs great with a quick turn of the key. During the cold weather/snowblowing season its a chore to get it started. I literally takes 30 minutes or more to get it started. I have actually just got out the shovel a couple of days because I didn't want to deal with it. Basically I turn it over until the battery is a weak, then put it on the charger or jump with the car for a bit and turn it over until its weak again, then repeat many times. Once its finally starts it runs fine and will re-start fine.
This started last winter but attributed it to a weak battery. The battery was replaced at the end of winter and it was fine all summer so I didn't think much of it. However, as soon as winter arrived this year the same thing happened. My thought is possibly the starter but thought I would get some opinions before replacing anything. I do get a high pitch squeal at times when it is close to actually starting (I assume from the starter). This only happens when its cold and starting hard.
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