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  1. MacRanch

    Clearing 154 acres of woods in west Tennessee

    Only 103 Acres here. I started with contacting someone to pay for marketable timber. Deal was 60/40 giving me the 60%. I used those funds to rent a 650 Dozer to knock down trees I didn't want. With the dozer I could also pop the stumps out like wine corks with the blade (right side corner tip)...
  2. MacRanch

    DIY Fire Starter’s

    I lose power nearly every time it snows so after years of research, trial and error, I found that cotton balls covered in Vaseline works great. Soften the Vaseline and dip the cotton balls in it. It solidifies again soon after. It only takes one to get the fire going. I keep a jar of them in my...
  3. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Did all that and still nothing 🤔
  4. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    New starter, battery, solenoid and ignition. I'm baffled.
  5. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Nothing. Key still goes "click" and won't turn over.
  6. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    PS. The cables are connected red to red and blue to black which is how Les Schwab connected the battery.
  7. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Ok. I'll keep checking this and trying your suggestions. Thanks so much!
  8. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Thank you for the suggestion! I'll try that today. I'm at my waits end on this.
  9. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    I've checked and rechecked it. If anyone knows a tractor mechanic 50 miles North of Seattle, PLEASE let me know? 🤞 Thanks so much for your suggestions!
  10. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    SO much knowledge on here! I thank each of you for trying to help me with this shiny red boat anchor. I ~ALWAYS~ put in neutral when parked. A neighbor suggested I try spraying starter fluid on something? This has been so very frustrating for me. There are zero tractor mechanics near me so I...
  11. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Key in and turned on doesn't change anything. Still just the spinning sound.
  12. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    The YouTube videos said the screwdriver start was if you didn't have a key. So I need to turn the key to "on"? Sorry, but I've never had to repair a tractor before. I so appreciate the help!
  13. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    No, the key wasn't in the ignition at all. With the screwdriver I just got sparks and hear spinning. It's not like it's just turning over and won't start like with a car. Does that make sense?
  14. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Thank you for your help. I'm now able (with a screwdriver) to get it to make a "spinning" noise? Battery is new 2 weeks ago and I took it back in yesterday to have it checked. The battery and cables aren't the issue. All the Youtube videos on "what to do if your tractor won't start" all use a...
  15. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    I tried the screwdriver starter trick and got nothing. I'm about ready to turn this thing into a garden feature. I've never been so frustrated with a machine before. It's got to be something simple or stupid but I'm just not finding it.
  16. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Thanks for all the info. I'm very handy with tools but couldn't point out at least half of what people are suggesting. I thought when I retired this would be a "hobby" but this Jinma has been a full time job! In four years I've been able to actually use it for less than 2 hours....
  17. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    I don't know about the glow plugs but I've cleaned all battery hookups and ground. I don't know how to bleed air out of the fuel lines but the air filter still looks new. It doesn't turn over at all. Just goes "click" once and nothing else.
  18. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Thank you Willy! I just took out battery and cleaned all the connections including the ground. Still nothing! Checked the clutch safety and it's clean and wrapped in electrical tape. I'm ordering a VOM now. Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate it! 😁
  19. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Hi Willy, What is a VOM? And when I tried to tighten the positive battery cable, it sparks so I'm not sure what to check for now. I appreciate your advice! Thanks so much!
  20. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    Also have new battery cables
  21. MacRanch

    Tractor is dead...help

    I'm going through the exact same thing with my Jinma 284. Sorry!
  22. MacRanch

    2005 Jinma 284 won't start!

    I bought a 2005 Jinma 284 with 212 hours on it about 4 years ago. I've been able to get it started twice since then about 2 years ago. So far I've replaced the starter, solenoid, ignition and I just put in a new battery last week. It ~STILL~ won't start! I'm into this thing a small fortune...
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