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Old 10-23-2017, 09:39 PM
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Went to start the tractor up and the starter won't turn. The PO did the starter upgrade and installed a push button to engage the Bendix in conjunction with the key ignition. The Bendix push button works and throws the Bendix, but the starter doesn't turn. Fully charged battery and wire connections seem tight. Not sure where to start.
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Not sure where to start.
At the beginning..... I hear it's a very good place to start.


Is there a brass strap (or heavy braided wire,,,,, anything) that goes from the solenoid to a stud on the starter?
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Old 10-23-2017, 10:34 PM
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Well, I don't know why a push button is needed but you need to check and see if you are getting 12VDC at the starter solenoid. If you are, throw the starter in the trash and buy this,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PREMIUM-NEW...lXBAuq&vxp=mtr

If you are getting less than 12VDC you need to check your wiring for issues.

Do you know why the po installed a push button? If the switch isn't working properly get a replacement as here.
http://www.messicks.com/part/66706-5...gnition-switch
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Default 12 volts to the starter.
Do not use a volt meter to check the voltage to the starter. It may show 12 volts but will not show amps. Do a voltage drop on the wires from the battery to the starter. Do not forget about the ground side.


http://www.aa1car.com/library/voltage_drop_testing.htm
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Just connect jumper cables directly from battery to starter terminal and starter mounting.
If it turns over properly, back track and see where it is loosing the power along the way.
If it doesn't turn over, then you need to address a starter motor problem.
Pretty simple diagnosis to preform.
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Confirm you are also getting proper 12v on your crank signal circuit to the solenoid on your starter. I assume they put in push button because of an issue with the ignition switch, probably wired the push button right from the battery
+ to the solenoid on starter?. I also did the upgrade on mine but had to install a relay because ignition switch was not providing enough juice to engage the solenoid fully.
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Do not use a volt meter to check the voltage to the starter. It may show 12 volts but will not show amps. Do a voltage drop on the wires from the battery to the starter. Do not forget about the ground side.


http://www.aa1car.com/library/voltage_drop_testing.htm
Wouldn't checking the voltage at the starter do the same thing while cranking?
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Has this tractor ever started for you since you purchased it from the PO?

As mentioned, some well-lit and focused shots of the wiring, starter and anything else that looks butchered would be of help.
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What are the recommended gauge wires for the heavy wire from battery to starter and smaller wire from the starter to switch? TIA
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