2006 John Deere Tractor 3203 won't start

JTobin · Aug 22, 2015

I purchased a 2006 John deere Tractor. I installed a new battery and the tractor started right up. I used it 3 times and now it won't start. The battery is charged tightened connections. When I turn the key it clicks and the electronics turn on the instruments panel. Took out the seat safety button. Press on the button and try to start and I hear a click. They engine does not do anything and makes no noise.

Suggestions of what to look at next. Thanks JT

JMER817 · Aug 22, 2015

JTobin said:
I purchased a 2006 John deere Tractor. I installed a new battery and the tractor started right up. I used it 3 times and now it won't start. The battery is charged tightened connections. When I turn the key it clicks and the electronics turn on the instruments panel. Took out the seat safety button. Press on the button and try to start and I hear a click. They engine does not do anything and makes no noise. Suggestions of what to look at next. Thanks JT

Double check battery again, try to start with the charger on it. Sounds like you have a charging issue

JD5210 · Aug 22, 2015

JMER817 - responded faster than me.

Start with the simple things. What is the voltage of the battery, there could be something that has drained the battery? You might try and charge the battery, since it is a new battery I would think you would not have to charge it long to determine if that is the problem. Since you hear a clicking, I do NOT think it is a safety switch issue. When you do get it started test the voltage while the tractor is running to make sure the tractor is charging it.