starting

  1. F

    2010 Kubota 900 RTV hard starting when cold

    My Kubota is very hard to start in cold weather. I thought it may be the battery or alt. but both tested great. I have to cycle the glow plugs for about 45 seconds or so 3 or 4 times for it to even try and start. It's very slow turning over. Most times it will start but it is very hard to get...
  2. 2LaneCruzer

    Starting Young

    Deleted. Sorry. My GGrandson playing with his toy John Deere.
  3. snowman4evr

    Farmtrac 435 not starting

    Hello All, Was hoping to get some help with this Farmtrac 435.
  4. jkk04

    Have you ever had a hard time starting a fire on a pit or a file of wood debris?

    Have you ever had a hard time starting a fire on a pit or a pile of wood debris? Have you used a diesel for starting to burn the pile of wood debris? This propane torch will give you an answer on how to start the fire on the pit or wood debris. The full propane cylinder can start the fire about...
  5. J

    Kioti DS4510 starting issues

    Hey all, new to the forum, but m having an issue with my DS4510 (I believe it is a 2010 model). I got it about 6 months ago and have not had any issues, until a few weeks ago it decided to not start. I had just changed the oil, and went to start it with no luck. I tried a second time and it...
  6. J

    4100 Cold Starting Issues

    I have had my 4100 since 1999. Bought it new. The tractor has always been hard to start in cold below 30 degrees. I have replaced the glow plugs twice. Both relay's also. I now pull up the pto button and turn and hold the ignition switch for 45 seconds. Push button down and turn to start...
  7. S

    2022 DK5310SEH Starting issue

    Over the past week the machine has developed an issue when I go to start it. The starter will engage for about a half second, enough to turn the crank a little, then the starter just spins. It is like the solenoid turns on and then off. My neighbor thinks it is a bad or faulty sensor on the...
  8. M

    TYM Starting problem

    TYM 293 hard to start even after replacing battery and starter. It turns over too slow to start but runs good after starting. Need jump start every time.
  9. KMCNH

    Challenger MT455B Cold weather starting below 20F

    Folks, Thanks in advance for your input. I have a new to me 2011 Challenger MT455B. I live in mid state NH. I just got this tractor the first week in Dec. Starting in cold weather has been a callenge. I know that the Battery is weak and I am working on replacing it. But even with a solid...
  10. B

    2002 Kubota STa 35 - Not starting but turns over

    I am British based in France, my descriptions may not always use the correct terms but please bear with me. We have had this tractor for about 15 years, never missed a beat or showed any malfunction of any part of it, I service it correctly at all times. A front bucket is fitted and a 4 feet...
  11. H

    2005 Cub Cadet 7260 Hard Starting

    My Tractor has had problems starting over the past year. I have a new fuel filter and have removed the air from the lines several times and have replaced the glow plugs. As soon as I replaced the glow plugs it started immediately and ran great. on the second day , when I tried to start it, it...
  12. K

    Ym276d not starting

    Howdy gents, I’ve been having a problem with my ym276d starting up. When I turn the key it is very inconsistent on whether or not it fires the starter. If I hook it up to my battery charger and set it to “jump” mode then it will typically start just fine. I checked the battery first by taking...
  13. JOE G

    I purchased a Pressure tester/Adjustment kit Any tips? 2100 PSI good starting point? BX25.

    I purchased the below kit, Any tips? I was reading though old threads and people were saying how they need to Remove the FEL and the Backhoe as well as the rear rim. I am looking at it and I don't believe any of that is needed unless I am looking at the wrong port in the rear...
  14. M

    Kubota B-7800 starting issue

    Hello. I'm a 78 year old in need of help in troubleshooting a no-start issue with my old B-7800. I really can't afford to or able to get it to a repair shop so I'm hoping someone can help. The issue is when turning the ignition key to start it, there is only a clicking sound. It is only one...
  15. bazman82

    Cold weather starting

    What is everyone using for their cold weather starts? I have 1 magnetic heater but I'm thinking of getting a second one for my tractor this winter. It does have a glow plug (which I replaced 2 or 3 years ago) and it doesn't seem to work that great when its really cold out (10F or less). This is...
  16. Israeldentist

    Kubota b5200 turning over, but not starting

    Hi everyone, i’m the new owner of a used Kubota 5200. It’s in pretty good shape with only 300 hours. It was working great. I’m an idiot and when I parked the tractor, I left the ignition turned to the right with the glow plugs on. 3 days later, no start. The battery was pretty dead and so I...
  17. B

    Starting Problem with Branson 2400H

    My teenage son was brush hogging a pasture with our my Branson 2400H when some old fencing wire got caught up in the mower. He turned off the tractor and started removing the old wire from the brush hog. When he finished removing the wire he could not get the tractor to start. The battery is...
  18. Repickrel

    Need help with TC35d starting problems.

    Have a tc35d that intermittently doesn’t start. The starter makes a click when you turn the key and a click when you let the key go. It might do this for a minute or 10 minutes and then when it engages starts right up. Battery and connections are good. Ground connection is good. Here’s a video...
  19. P

    Intermittent starting problem

    I have a JD 4500 with a starting issue. When cold, the tractor will turn over but not start. Several years ago I got frustrated with the seat pressure switch and took it out. I put the red and white and red wires from the switch together. All was well. Lately the starting problem began...
  20. B

    Cub Cadet Starting Issues

    I have a 7 year old Cub Cadet XT2 Enduro Tractor Lawn with ush button starting issues. It has gradually gotten worse over the last year. Each time I have to work the brake/clutch pedal numerous times to get it to connect and start. I'm hoping it isn't the control board module that's bad. I'm...
  21. S

    JD 430 not starting

    Inherited this mower about 6 years ago. Generally runs well with little trouble. As of late it has started not starting. About 3 weeks ago, it started then stalled immediately twice, then completely dead- no lights, no sounds, nothing. Battery tester said my battery was shot. Towed it into the...
  22. K

    Ventrac 4500z Not starting.

    I have a Ventrac 4500z that I'm having a hard time getting started, I have gone through the TCM and everything seems in order. I double checked my seas sensor my parking brake my neutral switch and made sure my ignition was working properly but I turn the key and get nothing but my dashing...
  23. DerekT

    tractor not always starting TC33D

    Hoping some one can give me a tip. Once my tractor is warm it starts fine. However, when it is cold i will only hear a click most of the time. It is a new battery, solenoid and starter test fine (ie if I short it out). The starter is getting over 12v from the battery, when I measure the s...
  24. T

    TC29 Starting Problem

    Hello there I have a New Holland TC29 Diesel Tractor I have owned it for about 2 years now. I started having issues with the glow pulg light. Sometimes when I would turn the key the light would not come on, I would leave it and come back and then it would come on. Once I got the tractor...
  25. O

    L2800 not starting

    I’ve read multiple forums and haven’t found anything exactly like I’m experiencing. It’s been cranky for a while. Usually starting right up, but sometimes requiring shifting, bouncing on the seat. Really thought it was probably in the forward/reverse/high/low. But now, I turn the key and get...
  26. handy Mandy 2009

    Starting problem click click

    2009 Mahindra 2816 Diesel 3 cycle. Mitsubishi When I turn the key after the glow plug light goes out. I hear clicking under the dash. I can get it started by putting a screwdriver on the solenoid. Is the solenoid the problem or is there a relay that is the problem?
  27. K

    2006 DK55 Intermittent Starting Issues

    2006 DK55 is having intermittent starting issues. Sometimes it starts right up, sometime it takes a couple tries, sometime I try 3 or 4 times and give up and get my other tractor. There is no rhyme or reason to it. Fuel filter is a year old and I only use fuel from a 5 gal can. I don't think...
  28. anstosa

    Mitsubishi D1600 not starting

    I have a D1600 that was running great for about a year. Stopped working this weekend after a friend was driving it (of course). I think it ran out of fuel. Starter: turns over fine Battery: reading healthy voltage, have tried jumping just in case Tank: full (now) Fuel lines: bled from tank to...
  29. Recoveryhill

    L3700 starting problem

    L3700SU. Repairing road after 5” rain yesterday. Shut down to fuel and no restart, acting like dead battery. Ran jumper cables and no go, showing 14volts. Lights work and glow plugs work but turn key to start, a couple of labored revolutions and click. I have the service manual and will...
  30. B

    LA135 cold start issue...

    Folks, I have a gently used (2009 model) LA135 with the 22 HP Briggs-Stratton engine. The tractor only has 107 hours on it. I bought it from a neighbor in August 2022 with only 80 hours for a very good price as her husband had passed away and the mower was just sitting in her garage. I use this...
  31. O

    YM186D starting/voltage problem

    My 186D has for some years had this thing where when I turn the key sometimes I'll just hear the solenoid click but the starter doesn't engage, but if I try the key again 1-3 times it would always eventually engage the starter and the engine would start. Kind of an annoyance but it would...
  32. arto98607

    F3060 Not Starting From the Key Starter Switch!

    After mowing couple of hours little over week ago I had a no start from the key switch issue and had to take out a multi-tester & the WSM in order to troubleshoot - here's what I found out: Since I was able to start the engine with a jumper wire from the starter solenoid, I decided to check the...
  33. L

    Jump Starting a 24 Volt Track Hoe

    Morning all. Thought I would post this up in case anyone ever has a need to know. I'm sure it's common knowledge for some. I did forget to mention to unhook the batteries from the 12v donor. Could possibly end bad if you don't...
  34. H

    Starting problem gc1723e

    Had to replace alternator on my 2020 massey ferguson gc1723e now dash is dead an it won't start. Replaced slow blow fuses an checked the rest
  35. C

    Hello my name is CLTOMIC JD 870 starting problem

    I have an old version of the cranking system that I have been using to check the starting system. But my tractor is a 1995, and has a B in the serial number instead of an A, so I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge of where I might get a new version of the cranking diagram? Some of the wires on...
  36. M

    Ford 1910 Starting problems

    My 1910 problems began with hard starting and a surging idle. It would have a rough idle followed by a high rev and back to a rough idle or just die. I had just began building my my shop and the tractor problems were put on the back burner, That was a year and a half ago. Shop is done and the...
  37. B

    Jinma 254 starting issue

    I have a couple of issues going on with my Jinma and starting. 1. It's been really difficult to start. I noticed I had a leak at the valve of my sediment bulb, so I replaced that and no more leak. In getting it going again, had my wife constantly hit the primary bulb and it eventually got...
  38. O

    Hard starting 2400H - lift pump failing?

    My 2400H has developed problem where it is very hard to get started when engine is at ambient temps of 30 - 50 degrees F. It will crank and sputter and then finally start and run rough like on two cylinders for several seconds before firing on all three. This was a pretty sudden change since...
  39. B

    Mahindra eMax25L HST blows fuses when starting

    Hi everyone - this is my first post here, I hope I can learn from some of your knowledge! My wife's most prized possession is her Mahindra eMax25L HST. About a week ago it started blowing the 40amp fuse that is in front by the battery and radiator when we go to start it. We've been through half...
  40. G

    need help, I'm stumped, starting issue, tym 234

    hello all, any help would be appreciated. i needed to start my tratcor in about 28 degrees f. I have never had a problem with this tractor, but i don't run it much in snow/winter at all, a few times. i heated the glow plug(s)? not sure how many, its a 3 cylinder diesel mitsubishi i believe. it...
  41. T

    Kubota starting after sitting for 1+ year

    Just bought Kubota b7800 that was sitting outside for couple of years. Anyone have suggestions on how to prep for first startup? Many Thanks!
  42. PowerTracManiac

    Starting Pole Barn site prep. Admin this is a dupe please delete this

    Thinking 48ft wide by 36ft deep. Any thoughts on the height? I was thinking 12ft minimum inside with 9 ft tall doors. Also looking for a pole barn builder that will travel for work in central Va.
  43. PowerTracManiac

    Starting Pole Barn site prep. PT loves the colder weather!

    Thinking 48ft wide by 36ft deep. Any thoughts on the height? I was thinking 12ft minimum inside with 9 ft tall doors. Also looking for a pole barn builder that will travel for work in central Virginia?
  44. A

    2005 Kabota L3830 starting issues

    Our tractor has a starting issue, when starting, we turn the key to engage the glow plug when it goes out we then turn it to start sometimes it clicks twice then starts sometimes won't start. We replaced the battery ( 8 yrs old) and starter ( original) and still does it! Any answers? Thanks in...
  45. L

    DK5310SE Starting Problem

    I have a 2020 DK5310SE. Several months ago, it developed an issue where at any random time, I could get on the tractor, turn the key, all the lights would come on, but the starter wouldn't do a thing. I could try and try, moving the shifter in and out of gears, moving the brake pedal up and down...
  46. C

    Starting a new Massey Ferguson 1840M

    Hey guys, looking to see if anyone has a similar tractor. I just traded in my 2018 cabbed 1025r for a 2022 cabbed 1840M. Its a very nice upgrade, however I feel it is a terrible starting machine. when turning key for first time, all of the indicator lights come on for a few seconds, then go off...
  47. bseagraves

    DK4510 cold weather start issue

    Hi, I have a 3 1/2 year old Kioti DK2510 with about 120 hrs and been having cold weather starting issues for about a year. I used the tractor all summer and no problems, but now that the temp dropped below 25 deg and the symptoms are back. Symptom: When attempting to crank, get only "click...
  48. U

    Max 25 Starting Issues

    I have a 2012 Max25. It's been a great tractor overall, but it recently has had problems starting--not every time, just intermittently. I turn the key to the Run position, and wait for the glowplug light to go out. When I turn the key to start, there's a loud click, then nothing. When I return...
  49. M

    JD 755 could use your help

    Parked it ... won't start , cranks fine, fuses are good, changed fuel filter, bleed up to injector pump, shutoff solenoid working.... could injectir just die after running fine? What am i missing? MikiDee
  50. Shmallory0

    Kubota B2910 Not Starting with Ignition Key

    Hello all! I've been having trouble with my B2910, and the key is not turning the starter solenoid on. 650 hours I ran the tractor for a few hours, and then turned it off near the house to go run in and grab some chains. Came back, and it would not start. Dash Lights did come on though when...
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