Started my tractor yesterday, and it seemed like the battery was low. Started hard, but after holding glow plugs for 4-5 seconds finally started. Ran the tractor for a couple hours cutting and hauling cordwood. Everything was good, and I was hoping this would re-charge the battery. Shut it down for about an hour and when I tried to restart it, Nothing. Left it overnight and tried again this morning, and again, nothing. I get a rapid clicking, but it won't turn over. Figuring the battery was not much good, I tried jump starting with my truck. No luck, same clicking. Sprayed the seat switches with silicone to see if that would help, but still nothing. There was a metallic noise shortly after trying to start, reminded me of a solenoid type of noise. Any suggestions on what be wrong? I am thinking maybe bad starter. I don't want to guess because I am retired and working on a limited budget.
I noticed that the fan belt seemed loose, and that may be why the battery is low, but why nothing when I try to jump start?
Dan
I noticed that the fan belt seemed loose, and that may be why the battery is low, but why nothing when I try to jump start?
Dan