CycloneDr
New member
Hi all,
I have a TC33DA with around 1900hrs. It is currently "dead" in my shop, where I parked it after plowing some snow. Later on the same day, I discovered it wouldn't start. I have a characteristic clunk from the starter solenoid, and nothing else. Charged the battery. Checked the oil and the level was fine. Based on some research, I thought I'd give the starter signal/relay combo that is quite common a try. After about an hour of crimping and wiring, along with a trip to NAPA to get a 12V 40A 4-pin relay, I gave it a go, to no avail. 'Clunk' when the key turns. I installed an in-line fuse and I blew the 5A, 10A, and 15A fuses that I tried. The 20A hasn't blown, yet. I've tried hammering on the starter via a prybar, since the bucket arm is in the way. I also tried an air hammer to force some life into the starter, to no avail. I now believe the starter decided to crap out, and I have a new one on order arriving in the next couple days from Amazon. I have not yet pulled off the old starter. I will report if this fixes it.
Now to the topic question. Is it possible, with the engine and everything else on the tractor, to turn it over by hand? Is there a nut I can put a socket on? I tried pulling a little on the belt, but figured that wasn't a good idea.
Thanks!
I have a TC33DA with around 1900hrs. It is currently "dead" in my shop, where I parked it after plowing some snow. Later on the same day, I discovered it wouldn't start. I have a characteristic clunk from the starter solenoid, and nothing else. Charged the battery. Checked the oil and the level was fine. Based on some research, I thought I'd give the starter signal/relay combo that is quite common a try. After about an hour of crimping and wiring, along with a trip to NAPA to get a 12V 40A 4-pin relay, I gave it a go, to no avail. 'Clunk' when the key turns. I installed an in-line fuse and I blew the 5A, 10A, and 15A fuses that I tried. The 20A hasn't blown, yet. I've tried hammering on the starter via a prybar, since the bucket arm is in the way. I also tried an air hammer to force some life into the starter, to no avail. I now believe the starter decided to crap out, and I have a new one on order arriving in the next couple days from Amazon. I have not yet pulled off the old starter. I will report if this fixes it.
Now to the topic question. Is it possible, with the engine and everything else on the tractor, to turn it over by hand? Is there a nut I can put a socket on? I tried pulling a little on the belt, but figured that wasn't a good idea.
Thanks!