Recent content by JS415

I found the problem this morning. I used my multimeter and was able to verify that there was a dead short between the bottom conductor of the fuse that was blowing and the frame of the tractor. I figured a wire had been pinched somewhere. I searched and search all under and around the seat...

I used a small piece of wood and wedged open the fuel solenoid. Jumped the starter and moved the tractor back into the barn. It runs great, nice and smooth, started right up, but something is making that 3A fuse blow instantly....... Jerry

I tried a little troubleshooting. I disconnected the fuel solenoid, and the 2 relays directly under the steering wheel. I did these one at a time. After each of these were disconnected, it tried a new fuse. It blew each fuse, each time. So it must not be one of those 3 items causing the...

I have previously posted in a thread where my 870 would not start. Would not crank, nothing. In that case I finally found that the 3A fuse was blown. I replaced the fuse and all has been well all winter, until today. I started it this morning, all was good. Parked it about 3 hours. Went...

JD 870 will not start...UPDATE>>>REPAIRED!!! Greetings, I have not posted here in ages, because of no issues with my tractor. This morning, that all changed. I went to start the tractor, and it turned over 2, maybe 3 times then the battery went dead. It slowed cranking to a crawl...

Hello all, I have a JD 870 tractor that is fitted form the factory with 4 hydraulic ports, for a front end loader. I also have a great log splitter that has lost its engine, so I decided to hook it up to my tractor. According to my manual and dealer, this can be done, without too...