John Deere GT275 Won't Start

drober87 · Sep 25, 2015

I can't get my GT275 to start, or even turn over at all for that matter. When I sit, push the clutch in, and turn the key, absolutely nothing happens with the engine. No sounds-nothing. The only thing that happens is that the oil light comes on on the dash (as it always does when I start the tractor). I just installed a new battery, as well as a new starter/solenoid assembly. Neither of those things fixed my problem. I'm at a loss as to what to try next. Any help would be great!

beenthere · Sep 26, 2015

:welcome: to TBN

And this problem is exactly what it was before you put in a new battery, new starter, and new solenoid ??

Or did those new additions improve something a little bit?

drober87 · Sep 26, 2015

The problem is exactly the same.
Several weeks ago, my old battery died and had to be charged up before the tractor would start. When the tractor wouldn't start last weekend, I assumed that my old battery had finally bitten the dust. New battery did nothing. Neither did replacing the starter/solenoid.

drober87 · Sep 28, 2015

Any thoughts on how best to proceed? Thanks.

beenthere · Sep 28, 2015

The way I would proceed would be to get the service tech manual that includes the GT275. Then go to the troubleshooting sections and start checking out what voltages are where in a logical procedure to identify where the problem lies.

As you stated the problem is "exactly the same" as before you added battery (that likely was a good logical step) and new starter and solenoid, then leaves me wondering what caused you to think they needed replacement.

So time for a "step back" and evaluate the situation. Getting the service tech manual would be my first step.

Hopefully that is possible for you. No fun having a tractor that won't start.