Tractor battery issue

[FDMTech]

Got new batt., but same issue. It will turn over but soon as i turn it off a minute later. Its totally dead no lights dash etc. Sometimes i will get slight power but not enough to start. If i disconnect battery and put terminals back on - i will get power sometimes enough to turn but as soon as I turn it off. I get zero battery again for lts etc To be clear i can sometimes get it too run sometimes not after reconnecting battery. Is this the voltage reg? Key seems to turn fine - where is VR.

Electrical diagnostics are a full time job but, I'd check all of the primary connections and the key switch. Get a multimeter so you can check voltage and resistances. Some professional assistance might be a good investment.

 

[4570Man]

The machine almost definitely doesn’t have a draw substantial enough to kill a battery completely in just a few minutes. It would catch on fire if it did. It’s most likely a bad connection somewhere. A volt meter should always be the first tool for electric problems instead of part changing.

 

[CliffordK]

Mine stays running /. Do you have pic of selonoid and where it is i see the starter

On about 95% of starters the Solenoid is a can on top of the starter.

On a few vehicles, the solenoid will be a separate switch mounted somewhere else (fender or firewall of a vehicle).

I like to use a screwdriver to short between the battery connector and the ignition connector on the Solenoid. WITH THE TRACTOR OUT OF GEAR!!!

That'll help you track down the problem. Battery wire problems, ignition wire problems, safety cutoff problems, etc. If it starts, then the battery and starter are fine.

Did anybody mention a battery brush? They should be pretty cheap. A combination device with a female wire brush for the battery terminals and a male brush for the wire connectors. Get a good clean connection to start with.

 

[AJT240]

I have a similar issue with a riding mower. New battery that is connected to a trickle charger that might start on some days, and it might not on others. I think the safety switch is one of my issues because nothing at all will happen when turning the key. Other times it will try to crank, but it wont spin. I've tried jumping it off of my truck with the engine running, and nothing changes. I cleaned all my terminals and it worked great, then it didn't work on another day. My next plan is to replace the cables.

I have the craftsman tight turn series tractor with Kohler 7000 series 22 horsepower V twin 725cc I find that the 275 cold crank battery does a great job

 

[AJT240]

I recently bought a new battery for my tractor it has the Kohler 7000 series engine 22 horsepower V twin 725cc mine has a 275 cold crank battery in it and seems to be perfect for it...

 

[Gord Baker]

NEVER EVER BOOST a small engine with a vehicle with engine running. Your stator will get 120-160+ amps and burn it out. Try to set the valves, check ALL battery/solenoid/starter connections by disassembling and sand terminals to bright metal. Boost with 12V battery directly to Starter motor. Solenoid and or Battery or multi-connector at Ignition switch could be faulty.

 

[MadJack]

Got new batt., but same issue. It will turn over but soon as i turn it off a minute later. Its totally dead no lights dash etc. Sometimes i will get slight power but not enough to start. If i disconnect battery and put terminals back on - i will get power sometimes enough to turn but as soon as I turn it off. I get zero battery again for lts etc To be clear i can sometimes get it too run sometimes not after reconnecting battery. Is this the voltage reg? Key seems to turn fine - where is VR.

Does it have steel lugs on the battery cables? There's a shop up the road with two 5-gallon buckets of those stupid things! Mr. fix-it says they rust INSIDE and lose connection, especially after the first turn of the key.
Replace them with heavy solid copper and coat connections with dielectric grease.

 

[Gord Baker]

Before you do anything else connect the Battery + DIRECTLY to the Starter Terminal and find a good Ground. Battery on Running Board so you can quickly connect and disconnect as you sit on the seat. PTO OFF, Clutch in, eyes front etc.
Report back. Hope you didn't turn in your old battery. Just sayin'