Search results

to continue my plight to get the L 285 to run: I removed the starter and took it to a shop that rebuilds them. I got the starter back the next day and installed it The solenoid would not even click. removed starter and took it back they said they found a broken wire and gave me the starter back...

I have checked the fusible link and the other fuses with the vom. All seem ok. I tried running a wire from the positive post to the small conector on the starter and got a spark and a good solid click but the starter did not crank. I guess I need to pull the starter and have it checked.

The battery was 7 years old so I bought a new battery and it made no difference.

The first thing I did was remove both battery cables and clean the ends and connecting surfaces. then I checked continuity. Battery is showing 13.8 volts. Now the oil and charging lights will not even come on when the ignition switch is turned on and the glow plugs don't work and it does not...

I have taken a vom and checked cables for continuity and voltage so at this point I guess I will have to try to get to the ignition switch after 38 years it may be worn out. It is amazing to think that in all that time it has never failed to start even at 18 degrees. ( well a few times the...

1978 L 285 I have had it since 1983 and it has been very dependable. When I turn on the key the oil and charging lights come on but when I try to heat up glow plugs or try to crank they go out and the tractor acts like it is dead. the battery checks out ok and I have cleaned the cable...