L245DT all power cuts at attempt to start

[jmann]

My L245DT has had no problems starting until today. It is cold ~32 F after a 20F night. Battery is fully charged, brand new at 850 cca. Also semi-new voltage regulator and alternator. Tractor has worked with all of these new components just fine. The four fuses on the dash appear fine, connections tight at battery.

What happens: I engaged the glow plugs 60 seconds, then attempt to turn over the engine. A split second after the starter engaged, all power was cut off--starter ceased, charging/oil lights went off, and I could not get power anywhere. Waited 10 mins and had power again. Repeated these steps and same thing happened, except now I still do not have any power anywhere. Any ideas?

 

[birddogger]

Check the other ends of the cables from the battery. The ground wire to the frame, and hot wire to the starter solenoid.
One of the guys in-the-know here mentioned that the OEM cables are prone to corroding an inch or so up under the plastic sheathing. Lop off the end and refit universal clamp on terminals.

 

[Bulldog]

My 9000 did about the same thing yours is doing. I had just replaced the battery and after cutting hay all day the tractor wouldn't crank and would loose all power when I hit the starter. I had cleaned my post and cables when the battery was put in but for some reason it had developed a hard crust on the post. Cleaned everything again and it was fine.

 

[Kytim]

+1, check the grounds most likely there but, be best time to clean and service both cables and ends. that should take care of it.

 

[jmann]

Yep--simple fix. The inside of the positive battery clamp needed cleaned up. All is well again.