Hello all,
We have had a Massey Ferguson gear drive tractor in the family for years without issue. It has sat for a while until recently. It has a newer battery on it, and will start very well if I jump from the battery to the starter
However, when I turn the key and try to start it (engage the starter) it doesn't turn. When the key is turned to "on" the fuel pump starts working and glow plugs etc.
When I turn it past that, the lights dim, fuel gauge and temp gauge start dropping, but nothing turns over. I believe the fuel and temp gauge always did this on start up but cannot remember. The headlights or dash lights merely dim like it's trying to do something but it doesn't turn, no clicks or anything.
I've checked all the fuses I can see and checked the back of the key switch and nothing looks corroded. I made sure pto was off, out of all gears, clutch in or out, no combination of things seems to affect it.
At this point I'm stumped, albeit not a mechanic or very smart tractor owner.
Any help would be appreciated on what to check. Many thanks.
We have had a Massey Ferguson gear drive tractor in the family for years without issue. It has sat for a while until recently. It has a newer battery on it, and will start very well if I jump from the battery to the starter
However, when I turn the key and try to start it (engage the starter) it doesn't turn. When the key is turned to "on" the fuel pump starts working and glow plugs etc.
When I turn it past that, the lights dim, fuel gauge and temp gauge start dropping, but nothing turns over. I believe the fuel and temp gauge always did this on start up but cannot remember. The headlights or dash lights merely dim like it's trying to do something but it doesn't turn, no clicks or anything.
I've checked all the fuses I can see and checked the back of the key switch and nothing looks corroded. I made sure pto was off, out of all gears, clutch in or out, no combination of things seems to affect it.
At this point I'm stumped, albeit not a mechanic or very smart tractor owner.
Any help would be appreciated on what to check. Many thanks.