John Deere 5103 wont start

   / John Deere 5103 wont start #1  

Diver94

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Jonh Deere 5103
Used my 5103 to bush hog two nights ago. Worked fine. Parked the tractor, key out as always, now today it won't start. Gauges work along with lights and turn signals when key is turned. I do not hear the fuel pump, nor will it turn over. Checked the neutral safety by jumpering, no change. Help.
 
   / John Deere 5103 wont start #2  
Battery cable connections removed and cleaned, and if that doesn't work do a load test on the battery.

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   / John Deere 5103 wont start #3  
I agree with Beenthere but will add to be sure cables are tight after cleaning. If you can move the connector it's not tight. Follow the ground lead to the frame. Clean and tighten there, too.
 
   / John Deere 5103 wont start #4  
Have had two issues cause this in the past. One was the battery completely dead. Could not jump start. No turning over or clicking or anything.

Second was the cold start advance failed. This caused fuse to blow. Disconnected cold start and replaced fuse and fired right up. This issue the engine would turn over but not start.
 
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   / John Deere 5103 wont start #5  
Cranking is "turning over". Engine running is when it starts.
 

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