John Deere 2010 Gas tractor

[Pieter78]

Hello :laughing:

I am new to this forum. I have a John Deere 2010 gasoline tractor. When I start it it will start but as soon as you let go of the key it will die. I just replaced the ignition switch. I need help?

Thanks Pieter

 

[Zebrafive]

My GUESS is that the coil gets 12 volts when starting and then a lower voltage for running for less wear on the points.
Check for voltage at the coil Positive terminal with the key "ON"

 

[BuckeyeFarmer1994]

I've had this happen a few times due to the ballast resistor going bad.

 

[Pieter78]

Thanks for the advice.