Hello folks,
I bought an older tractor about 2 weeks ago. It's an L48 and about 22 years old. I haven't done much with it, except put in a new battery, change oils and filters. Since I got it, I noticed that SOMETIMES when attempting to start it, the key would cycle to the ON position, the glow plug indicator light would come on then off (normally), but then as I cycled the key to START, I'd hear one click coming from the engine area. It was difficult to determine where exactly the click was coming from, because I was working alone and the ignition is a long way from the engine. After a click, If I attempted to again go from RUN to START, nothing happens...not even a click. If I repeated the entire starting sequence from the ignition OFF position a few times, it would click once or start.
The last few days, no matter how many times I repeat the starting process, the engine will not turn over using the key. It will click once per try but never start. If I jump the solenoid to the positive starter wire, the engine turns over normally but does not start. The battery is reading 12.5 volts.
I peeked under the seat, thinking I'd see a safety switch. I didn't find one but didn't know exactly what I was looking for.
Perhaps I need a new ignition. The tractor has been kept outdoors for the last couple of years. I can only imagine how much rain water has gotten to areas not intended to handle the water. What is the next step to tracking down a culprit? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thx,
A. Imondi
I bought an older tractor about 2 weeks ago. It's an L48 and about 22 years old. I haven't done much with it, except put in a new battery, change oils and filters. Since I got it, I noticed that SOMETIMES when attempting to start it, the key would cycle to the ON position, the glow plug indicator light would come on then off (normally), but then as I cycled the key to START, I'd hear one click coming from the engine area. It was difficult to determine where exactly the click was coming from, because I was working alone and the ignition is a long way from the engine. After a click, If I attempted to again go from RUN to START, nothing happens...not even a click. If I repeated the entire starting sequence from the ignition OFF position a few times, it would click once or start.
The last few days, no matter how many times I repeat the starting process, the engine will not turn over using the key. It will click once per try but never start. If I jump the solenoid to the positive starter wire, the engine turns over normally but does not start. The battery is reading 12.5 volts.
I peeked under the seat, thinking I'd see a safety switch. I didn't find one but didn't know exactly what I was looking for.
Perhaps I need a new ignition. The tractor has been kept outdoors for the last couple of years. I can only imagine how much rain water has gotten to areas not intended to handle the water. What is the next step to tracking down a culprit? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thx,
A. Imondi
