Tractor died as I was operatiing it

[dar1]

Re: Tractor died as I was operating it

I haven't tried hot wiring it yet. I would rather just replace the ignition switch

* When I turn the ignition switch to start it makes a clicking sound and that is it.

* I verified the battery is good and terminals are clean.

* The engine just suddenly stopped at idle and when I went to crank it over to restart it, I just got the clicking sound.

* The ignition switch sticks in the start position after turning over and I have to turn it back to run

* My main question is if the ignition switch is stuck to start will it ruin the ignition switch and/or burn out the starter. Is it possible that a failed ignition switch could turn off the engine? I could not restart the engine because the ignition switch is ruined?

* My other thought is if the ignition switch is stuck to start would it burn out the starter?

 

[4570Man]

Re: Tractor died as I was operating it

Have you verified the engine isn’t seized?

 

[MossRoad]

Those guys have good points about checking if the engine seized/ran out of oil, etc... better check before spending money and time on ignition problems that might not exist.

 

[dar1]

I check the oil before each time I operate the tractor. Engine turns and perfect oil level

 

[flyerdan]

It seems too obvious, but have you made sure that it has fuel, and the lines / filter aren't clogged?

 

[Industrial Toys]

Several things will ALWAYS happen at the same time and ones assumptions will mess you up bad!

 

[tguy]

If the solenoid holds the starter engaged in the flywheel and the engine starts but the solenoid does not release, you will know!

 

[Industrial Toys]

I have been thinking about this and trying to understand something. So a starter has a small lead to activate the solenoid, which connects the starter to the battery . But do most starters kick out the driving gear? And only some have the solenoid do that? Otherwise on a starter like that, shorting the two heavy terminals would only get the starter turning and not engage it.

 

[tomplum]

1) Can you turn the engine by the flywheel screen by hand? 2) What is the engine model and spec number from the white tag. 3)Is there more than 1 fuse? Is there a small solenoid below the carburetor and can you hear or feel a click when the key is switched from off to on? One other thing- is the battery hooked up correctly? + to the solenoid?

 

[MossRoad]

It seems too obvious, but have you made sure that it has fuel, and the lines / filter aren't clogged?

He said the starter isn't engaging the flywheel, the engine isn't turning, so until that's resolved, fuel isn't an issue in the troubleshooting chain of events.