2007 TYM T330 (manual trans) starter

Texas Bear · Mar 19, 2019

New to the group so not up to speed on using it's search features but did not find answer when I searched.

I have a 2007 TYM T330 (manual trans), it has the Kabota D1503 engine, with about 500 hours on it. The starter needs servicing, but thought I would get an extra one while having this one serviced.
Problem: Have to "key bump" starter 1-15 times before it engages and starts tractor. External circuits check good. You can feel solenoid "kick" in when key is turned. I'm guessing brushes or armature problem.
Question: Does anyone know which aftermarket starter will work for this tractor? Don't want to spend $450 for an extra one while having this one serviced.

Thanks

Vmax540 · Mar 21, 2019

I am sure you have cleaned and tightened all the battery and starter connections ? I am lucky to have an old time starter/alternator shop near me where you walk in the door and the guys will say ahhhh... a starter off a 1940 Chrysler before you even get to the counter...

almaryholm · Apr 6, 2019

Same problem with my T450 last year... started fine in warm weather but did the click thing when cold out... put a wrap/ pad heater on the starter to limp through winter, then had solenoid replaced in spring and worked fine after that ( water got in somehow ???)

almaryholm · Sep 24, 2024

Still having same problem with starter in winter... solenoid kicks in fine but starter will not turn over ( same click of death). Only works after turning on heat blanket wrapped around starter. Talked to a dealer about it and this D*** problem and said should bring in to test ( and would put in freezer over night) Was told probably heavy grease on gear( none on it so lubed with best lube for cables on motorcycle) NO JOY !!!

Vmax540 · Sep 25, 2024

Can't believe motorcycle grease is low temp like snowmobile grease.

Harry in Ky · Sep 25, 2024

Assuming you have tried "jumping" the starter signal terminal with straight battery voltage during one of these "no start" incidents and confirmed it to be a starter problem and not just low voltage from the signal circuit?