Electrical??

JBOYZ · Mar 4, 2010

I recently purchased a YM2310 - soon after the starter solenoid went out. I replaced the solenoid.
When I reinstalled the starter and solenoid - the tractor fired right up and ran for about 15 seconds and would not turn back over (just clicks). I then took the starter in and had it checked (under a load) - the starter is good. Put the starter back on - fires right up and ran for about 15 seconds and died would not turn back over (just clicks).... Tries to start and then just clicks...
Any suggestions.....

This is an awesome tractor - just want to get it running!!!!

rhett · Mar 4, 2010

sounds like a weak battery. try charging the battery or bring it to auto parts store and let them test the battery. winter is when dying lead-acid batteries bite the bullet, also deep cycling lead acid batteries is not good. deep cycling is draining the battery below 90 percent of charge then recharging, most automotive batteries only survive deep cycling 3 too 6 times with a result of 70 percent loss in battery performance.

edit: Optima Yellow or Blue Top batteries are the best for deep cycle performance, "Optima’s Yellow Top has been verified in Life Cycle testing to withstand up to 350 complete discharges!". not really needed for a starting battery, just an example.

JBOYZ · Mar 4, 2010

Battery is good... Tested good and have also used a different battery....

Just don't make sense - starts first hit after sitting for a spell - runs for 15 seconds - then dies... Won't turn over....

rhett · Mar 4, 2010

a possible cause of the engine stalling would be 'vapor lock'. easy to fix, just bleed the fuel system of all air bubbles. this must be done after changing the fuel filter or if you ran out of fuel.

as for electrical, make sure the negative battery connections are clean and tight, same with all positive connections. a loose or corroded connection will drive you nuts.

try jumping the two large lugs on the solenoid when you only get clicks to see if she will turn over. the new solenoid could be faulty.

the worst problem I have had was running out of fuel way in the back, lugging fuel and tools. more suggestions will follow from other members.

Good Luck

edit: darn forgot to mention, make sure there is no water in the fuel system. especially if tractor is stored outside.

winston1 · Mar 4, 2010

Does your 2310 have compression release and are you using it? Before starter problem began was tractor continuing to run after cranking?

JBOYZ · Mar 5, 2010

I am using the compression release. Before the starter solenoid problem - the tractor was starting and running great. But, I only had the tractor a few weeks before the solenoid went out - so I did not use it much at all. It has been sitting for several months - was just too darn cold to mess with it - warming up out so want to get this little tractor running....

John47 · Mar 5, 2010

Sounds like a bad battery connection/ground connection to tractor frame, poor terminal connection at battery, or bad battery connection at solenoid.
A little trick I learned years ago when servicing vehicle electrics, before one panics, turn the lights on the "vehicle" are they bright??? Get someone to stand in front and observed the lights, turn the key to start, do the lights go dim and out??? If you know the battery is fully charged, check all battery leads for loose of bad connection, battery posts, battery negative ground connection, soleniod battery connections. GOT to be one of them.

winston1 · Mar 5, 2010

I agree with Rhett, try jumping your starter next time it does this. You might change your fuel filter if you haven't already.

normde2001 · Mar 5, 2010

How do you know your solenoid went out? It sounds as if your engine is seizing, as I don't think there is anything electrical on your tractor to cause the engine to stop running. The only possibilities could be the starter staying engaged and seizing, (would destroy the starter), or a fuel shutoff solenoid failing. (which I don't think you have).