Any final analysis on this yet, I have the same tractor and it does exactly the same thing, mine is a 2003 model, just wondering if there is a common defect in a solenoid or something.
Sequence of events:
Turn key to on poistion, glow light lights
Wait 10-13 seconds, glow light goes out
turn key to start position and machine starts but good bit of
white smoke and runs rough for about 20 seconds.
I know something in the heating cycle isn't working, cause as long as it's above 60-65' the thing starts right up and runs clear and smooth.
Frank