John Deere 4400 Tractor won't start

[Klabautermann]

It cranks fine and runs on ether (Ugh! It sounds bad!)! I checked the fuel filter(clean!). I turned the fuel shutoff valve on-and-off and there is only a dribble for both positions. Is there a solenoid valve somewhere?

 

[Tx Jim]

Is fuel control solenoid(parts key 8) clicking when ign switch is turned to on?

 

[Klabautermann]

No click. Tractor sat idle for a couple of months... What should my next action be?
Where did you find the parts picture? On line somewhere?

 

[Tx Jim]

check for blown fuse or loose wire.

 

[JD5210]

Here is the web-site to parts catalog/picture TXJim provided.

John Deere - Parts Catalog

 

[patchnball]

thermistor.....little chip can give you a fit and only cost like $8.00.

 

[Klabautermann]

No blown fuses (except the tail light) and no loose wires....
There is a 3-wire connector and red/white/black wires leading to the solenoid...
Thank You much for the John Deere Parts Catalog!

 

[Klabautermann]

Can I unplug this solenoid and test it with my multimeter?
Or... connect two of the 3 wires to a battery and listen for a "click"?
Which 2 wires? I would not want to burn it out, by jumpering the wrong ones...

 

[Klabautermann]

I accidentally entered the same message twice and deleted this one

 

[patchnball]

type thermistor into the search engine....many posts about it. There is even a picture from last weeks post of what it is. It is required for the fuel solenoid to open. Thus the either burned but tractor didn't start. I have a 4400 and had same issue.......replaced thermistor and tractor starts right up. You find it buried in wiring harness behind the fuses below the steering wheel.