Thanks for your reply Mr. Piston. You know, the way you describe your 'clicking' problem, reminds me 100% of the same clicking on mine, and I've always managed to (well, not ALWAYS) get it started with persistence and sometimes jumper cables. (A tractor mechanic friend of mine put in a stronger battery than called for and this got me started with ease for a while, but even this battery eventually only worked with a jump). What makes me sure I need this solenoid now is that the positive side bolt on the solenoid has become worn, or stripped, to the point that it will neither tighten nor loosen. (Another friend showed me how to 'coax' it off with steady pressure from behind, there was no 'coaxing' it tighter.) This has been a great tractor other that the clicking, jumping, starting issues; I always make sure I'm ready to work with it for 6 or more hours when I do go to start it, about a full tank of fuel. Oh, and I have found a solenoid for about $60 or so, delivered. (This after my local dealer told me it would be around $250). Again, thank you very much, and what did you get after your 275?
