2615hst electrical/ starting problem

[manganos]

Check your fuses.

 

[AchingBack]

So far I have scrubbed and greased battery terminals, checked wires going in and out of starter and none of those things have seemed to do anything.

wouldnt dash lights come on even if power wasnt getting to starter? considering removing dash panel, but intimidated by what might be in there.

gonna try tapping on the starter this morning too.

What are the chances one of your PTO levers isn't in neutral position?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Do you have a 12 volt circuit tester?

 

[NorthCrossWood]

thanks for all of the ideas... busy week has kept me from the computer and the tractor unfortunately. but i have checked all wires visible without removing any components from the tractor, checked connections between starter and battery for corrosion, fuses, checked PTO lever; basically all of the suggestions that you all have given.
no change
i dont have a 12 volt circuit tester, would a digital multi meter do the trick?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

The multi meter would work set it at like 20 volts. Is your gear shifter in neutral? Do you know how to jump the starter solonoid?

 

[NorthCrossWood]

shift lever definitely neutral; how do you do the solenoid jump?

 

[YanmarFever]

You blew the 60 amp fuse, not the 50.
I have had 3 of them blow while trying to start them with a low battery.

Go back & check the 60 amp under some good light AFTER you pull it out.

A new one is 3.49 at Napa