L3450 won’t crank

[WHG]

New to forum, reviving old thread as I have an L3450 starting question. Bought mine earlier this spring. Guy I bought it from said previous owner had bypassed some solenoid, it is show in the picture above by OP behind fusable link. To start my tractor I have to turn the key all the way to the right, then on the left side of the console there is a push button, that cranks the starter. Is this push button normal? Or is this some work around?

Second somewhat unrelated question, just above this starter push button is a rocker switch, on/off. What is this for? i assume it is for some light(s) that maybe don't work.

I have read the manual for this tractor, no mention of the push button start, or the rocker switch above.

Thanks in advance

 

[Dave_eng]

You should start your own thread.

The push button is an obvious dangerous fix to a safety switch problem.

Dave

 

[100 td]

As Dave notes, not ideal. So fixing it back to standard configuration would be the best outcome with clutch, PTO and shuttle/neutral switches installed and operating. If you want help to achieve it, Dave is very knowledgeable and I'm sure he will help get you sorted.