Plan_B
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I am a new tractor owner of 10 months and wish to thank the many contributors to this forum. My learning curve has really advanced plus my confidence, safety and enjoyment are hard to measure. I bought my 2400 used from the local dealer last Nov. and I have put about 160 hrs on the meter for a total of 1490. The original owner was a landscaper and apparently took good care of his equipment. Well.....now to the problem. When I try to start the tractor, the engine will turn over for about a second and then stop. I let it rest a few seconds and start bumping the key every few seconds. Usually this method will finally turn the engine enough to start. I have read some posts about 2400's and starting problems and have tried most solutions including the installation of a low voltage relay to the solenoid as recommended by Kubmech and others. Didn't work. I have also cleaned the battery terminals plus the ground at the frame. The old battery went South so I have installed a new battery. Nothing has helped and I'm thinking the problem must lie with the solenoid or (ohhh no) the starter. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif I have never tested or changed a solenoid or a starter before. Should either turn out to be a problem, I am willing to try. Heck if it's already broke, could I break it more? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Your help would be appreciated!