I bought a JD 950 that sat around a bit before I bought it. I put a new battery in it and it has served me very well, although I think I have a problem with the starter. Every once in awhile (although it is becoming more frequent), when I turn the key to start it and then release it, there is a corresponding rather loud double click that seems to come from the starter. After several repeated attempts at turning the key, she will start.
When I described the problem to someone recently, they told me that it sounded like the plunger in the starter is sticking. It sounds right to me although I thought I'd run it by the accumulated wisdom of the forum. If that is the case, would I lubricate the plunger or replace the plunger? (and if I lubricate it, do I use a wet lubricant like wd40 or a dry lubricant like a teflon spray).
Any help would be deeply appreciated. I'd like to get this taken care of before the deep freeze comes. I'm not extremely mechanically inclined, but can do basic work.
When I described the problem to someone recently, they told me that it sounded like the plunger in the starter is sticking. It sounds right to me although I thought I'd run it by the accumulated wisdom of the forum. If that is the case, would I lubricate the plunger or replace the plunger? (and if I lubricate it, do I use a wet lubricant like wd40 or a dry lubricant like a teflon spray).
Any help would be deeply appreciated. I'd like to get this taken care of before the deep freeze comes. I'm not extremely mechanically inclined, but can do basic work.