It's a 1993 JD 445 that won't turn over anymore. It started fine a few days ago when my son took it out to cut for about 5 minutes. I've had the tractor about 15 years now and maintain regularly.
I've checked other posts on this issue and have tried a few of the suggestions. Here's my issue:
1. turn key, console lights up so battery is good, when middle light goes off, turn key further to start it. It makes a fairly loud steady sound as I turn the key, like it's trying to fire but doesn't.
2. I checked the plugs and there is no spark. I replaced the plugs and still no spark. Oh yeah, when I try to start it, it backfired on two attempts, so fuel is getting there.
3. the seat safety switch was okay, but I bypassed it anyways and still no spark.
4. I always use premium fuel. I also changed the air filter as part of my maintenance.
What's next? The brake has to be pushed in to start it. Is there a safety switch somewhere that is associated with the brake pedal? The PTO switch is fine.
serial # is M00445A011748.
Thanks a bunch
I've checked other posts on this issue and have tried a few of the suggestions. Here's my issue:
1. turn key, console lights up so battery is good, when middle light goes off, turn key further to start it. It makes a fairly loud steady sound as I turn the key, like it's trying to fire but doesn't.
2. I checked the plugs and there is no spark. I replaced the plugs and still no spark. Oh yeah, when I try to start it, it backfired on two attempts, so fuel is getting there.
3. the seat safety switch was okay, but I bypassed it anyways and still no spark.
4. I always use premium fuel. I also changed the air filter as part of my maintenance.
What's next? The brake has to be pushed in to start it. Is there a safety switch somewhere that is associated with the brake pedal? The PTO switch is fine.
serial # is M00445A011748.
Thanks a bunch