MCGN
New member
Hi Folks,
I have John Deere X304 tractor with about 200 hours on it. I had problems with the tractor starting so I purchased a new battery a few days ago. Everything worked fine and I was able to cut the yard. Later that evening when I tried to put the tractor away it wouldn't start. I was able to jump the tractor easily. The current situation is as follows -
1) Tractor won't start (click, click, when turning the ignition key)
2) Battery reads 12 volts
3) I am able to jump the tractor and then while running the battery reads 14+ volts, so it appears to be charging fine
4) If I shut the engine off, it still won't start
I seems like there is a short somewhere, but I am not sure why it would then jumb start. Does anyone have any suggestions or a wiring diagram? I have called the dealer and would take the tractor in for repairs - but they can't even look at it for 4-6 weeks.
Thansk in advance for any advice.
I have John Deere X304 tractor with about 200 hours on it. I had problems with the tractor starting so I purchased a new battery a few days ago. Everything worked fine and I was able to cut the yard. Later that evening when I tried to put the tractor away it wouldn't start. I was able to jump the tractor easily. The current situation is as follows -
1) Tractor won't start (click, click, when turning the ignition key)
2) Battery reads 12 volts
3) I am able to jump the tractor and then while running the battery reads 14+ volts, so it appears to be charging fine
4) If I shut the engine off, it still won't start
I seems like there is a short somewhere, but I am not sure why it would then jumb start. Does anyone have any suggestions or a wiring diagram? I have called the dealer and would take the tractor in for repairs - but they can't even look at it for 4-6 weeks.
Thansk in advance for any advice.