TC33D will not start

[JYTC33]

Got a little problem... I've been reading the post on cranking issues here on the forum and after going through and checking the majority of the recommendations I am no further along than I was. I used the tractor about two weeks ago cleaning up some brush with the box blade. Tractor was doing fine. Parked it and left it until the other day and when I went to crank - it would not turn over - nothing. I'm getting lights on the dash - all three. When I turn the ignition to first position the lights (3) come on and when I turn to second position to crank they all (3) come on again. I have reconnected a loose wire off of the rear PTO that evidently got knocked loose while dragging some brush, checked the battery (newly installed in August) and all the fuses including the 30AMP near the starter. All the fuses are fine. I have noticed that when I turn the key (second position) I am getting a clicking noise in one of the modules on the right hand side of the engine compartment where the ignition harness connects. Never heard it before. Any suggestions on what I have not tried would be aprreciated...

 

[FULLPULL]

My guess it is the starter relay . You might be able to cross the relay number at a parts house . The dealer should have it or can get it . If you do a search on the NH website for your tractor under parts it will give you the part no.

 

[JYTC33]

FullPull,

Thanks for response... Found the problem - loose connection on one of the relays. That was what was making the clicking noise. Fired right up after reseating the connection... I guess I can take the $50.00 starter that would not fit this model back to the NH dealer... Again thanks to all, you don't know what wonderful help you guys have been... Jy

 

[FULLPULL]

No problem . If it happens again it still may be the relay . Sometimes you can lighty jar or peck on a relay and they will work for a while. Good to see you got it running.