This is a general starting troubleshooting issue. My 886 won't start most of the time. When you turn the switch to the on postition the first time, the normal dash light comes on, but when you try to start it, nothing happens and the light goes out. I get 12.3 volts from both batteries when they are connected and disconnected. I'm going to get them load tested, but assuming they are good, can I bypass the starting (key) switch to rule it out? What I want to do is use jumper cables, clamp one black end to the negative battery post and the other to the tractor's frame. With one positive clamp to the batteries positive post and then touch the other to the positive side of the starter's solenoid long enough to start. Let me know if I can safely do this. Also let me know any other troubleshooting ideas you might have.
Thanks in advance,
Jason
Thanks in advance,
Jason