JD 855 with no electrical power

[paulcapasso]

New cables. High current and old cables. Same thing happens to my 4300. The cables arc to the point of infinite resistance. I replaced the cables with factory cables and cleaned the ground to the frame. Works like a charm! Good luck!

 

[techwrtr2]

I had this exact same problem yesterday. Does it every once in awhile. Every single time, cleaning the battery terminals has corrected it. I do plan to replace the cables at some point. Have the stuff on hand, just need to find the time.

After looking at my battery it's a lot older than I had thought. Probably replace it prior to winter rather than hope it lives.

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

Get cables made from bestboatwire.com. I get them with the clear heat shrink so I can see what's going on underneath. Good stuff, and not at all expensive.

 

[TractorGuy]

I followed your advice. Pulled the terminals. They were still clean from a couple of months ago, but I cleaned them again. As I was reminded by another person, 12.5 volts is not a stellar battery. I replaced the old battery with a new Legend battery from NAPA, and the 855 came back to life.

Thanks again for all the help. I really do appreciate it.

Ed

If it reoccurs you may have an ignition switch failing. My 855 was failing to start intermittently. I could jump across the contacts at the starter and it would work but not from the switch. Unplugging and spraying the ignition switch would bring it back to life. I eventually replaced the switch and haven't had any more trouble out of it.