1250 starting problem?
This warm and humid morning, I was preparing to take the 1250 to a parade, and use it to pull a float sponsored by my employer.
As normal, I checked the oil and started the engine, backed it out of the garage and shut it off to fill the gas tank. After fueling, the tractor would not start. It clicked when turning the key, but no cranking occurred. About five minutes later, the tractor started but a few clicks were heard prior to the engaging of the starter. I left the tractor home.
About four hours later, I returned home, and tried to start the tractor. It started normally. I did notice the amp gauge was charging a bit more than normal.
Thus, is my battery starting to fail, is my starter starting to fail, or is there something else I should do to correct the problem? I really don't want my tractor to be unreliable. What should I be looking for?
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