[toomacho]

I left my JD 4700 out last night with temps around 30 degrees or so. When I went to start it, it would turn over maybe once then make a clicking sound from around the starter. Cleaned battery terminals and then attempted to jump it off with the truck. Got the same result (clicking sound) but after about 5 or six tries it fired up. It has been starting fine all day after that.
So....I am thinking bad solonoid?:dunno: Maybe just a bad battery?
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks!!

 

[JDFANATIC]

My bet is the battery (though I'm the furthest from being a mechanic). How old is your battery?

 

[toomacho]

My bet is the battery (though I'm the furthest from being a mechanic). How old is your battery?

I have had this tractor for about a year, but the battery looks pretty old. couldn't find a date on it but I'm guessing it's on up there.

 

[rabtfarm]

Apparently batteries are now designed to last about 5 years, so if you have much doubt, replace it. While you are looking at it you can clean up the connections and try to run with cleaner terminals like I did, and then go the battery store next week..

 

[JDFANATIC]

5 yrs is pretty much the average these days. Sounds like that might be the fix.

 

[toomacho]

OK, The new battery was the fix. Seems to not really be a starter problem, although it did grind one time as I was starting it.
Worked fine after that.
Thanks!

 

[rabtfarm]

Maybe you have one, but if not, invest in a simple ac powered battery charger...I use one about once a week it seems, between the cars, the tractor, the power lift trailer, etc...something always has a dead battery...