Batteries!

[rmonio]

Bob,
Get a digital volt meter and measure the voltage across the battery when not running. It should read something like 12.4 (your reading may be different). Then start the tractor and read voltage again. It should now be higher than your first reading. At least 13V -14V. That tells you the charging system is working. If you don't have a digital meter an analog one will work. If you don't have any meter most auto parts stores sell cheapies for under $20.

I will try that. Thanks, George!

-Bob

 

[samhudson3]

I don't know much about batteries, so thanks for the questions Bob and thanks guys for all the answers. Been very helpful.