MF 4610 no crank no start

[ZAC15MIC]

I have a 4610 that will not start using the key. I can jump the seloniod fine and it starts right up. The key does have to be wiggled a little when in the start position to get the dash lights to come on and stay on. Also, the brake lever located at the bottom right of the steering column is stuck in the non engaged position. Does the brake lever have a safety switch on it keeping the tractor from starting with the key, or do you think the key switch is the issue?

 

[5030]

Sounds like it's time to do some needed maintenance on it, I'd say.

 

[Roadworthy]

If simply wiggling the key gets it to start the problem probably resides in the key switch. It's probably time to replace it.

 

[ZAC15MIC]

If simply wiggling the key gets it to start the problem probably resides in the key switch. It's probably time to replace it.

The key still will not start it once the dash lights come on. They key has to be wiggled to get the dash lights on l, then it can be jumped by the starter solenoid.

 

[ZAC15MIC]

If simply wiggling the key gets it to start the problem probably resides in the key switch. It's probably time to replace it.

Sounds like it's time to do some needed maintenance on it, I'd say.

Not my tractor. One of my papaws brothers. He is older and not as sharp as he used to be. I'm just helping him get it going. I have never had or worked on a MF especially a newer model with all the safety crap.

 

[Mike1955]

If simply wiggling the key gets it to start the problem probably resides in the key switch. It's probably time to replace it.

Good guess!