brianb33
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I have a 2003 TC40D with hydrostatic transmission that stalled when I stopped briefly. I had been puttering along for a couple of hours discing up a pasture with no problems. When I stopped and throttled down the engine died. I have been having fuel starvation issues (that I have mostly fixed thanks to this forum) so I immediately attempted a restart and nothing happened. I made sure the range was in neutral, PTO off, and put on parking brake while seated on seat. All I get is a clicking sound from one of the relays on the left hand side panel and a click coming from the right hand side (fuel pump relay or something?). I switched two of the relays and still got the same result. All of the instrument panel lights work as they're supposed to (glow plug lights temporarily and oil pressure, battery, and parking brake lights illuminate). I checked all fuses and they were all good. I tested the battery and it shows over 13 volts (plus I jumped it from my truck just to be sure and still no joy). I did notice that when I moved the PTO handle slightly the same relay switch clicks as when I try to start it. Does that point to a possible issue with the safety switch somehow? The PTO handle tends to float forward as I work causing the PTO light to come on, but I don't think enough to engage the PTO. I have read some other posts with similar issues but my glow plug seems to be working and the battery charge is good. I can't seem to find the solenoid on my starter. The battery wire connects underneath in a hard to reach spot with a red boot covering it. Ideas what to look for from here?