Maybe the starter is a warranty return?
Maybe the starter is a warranty return?
Get it cranking, keep it cranking, then switch to run.
Does it crank or stall?
Hold the Crank button closed so the solenoid kicks in.
What starts getting hot / smoking?
Get it cranking, keep it cranking, then switch to run.
Does it crank or stall?
Hold the Crank button closed so the solenoid kicks in.
What starts getting hot / smoking?
Do you have your batteries connected + to - to get 24 Volts ?
Hi Pete,
No its a 12volt starter, I have + to + and - to negative, new cables and good grounds both from starter as well as for the batteries.
[quote="mikedell"]Hi Pete,
No its a 12volt starter, I have + to + and - to negative, new cables and good grounds both from starter as well as for the batteries.[/quote] Hmmm, are you sure about the 12V? I have one of the first D4 factory direct start tractors and they were 24V, your symptoms sound like feeding a 24v starter 12 v
[quote="mikedell"]Hi Pete,
No its a 12volt starter, I have + to + and - to negative, new cables and good grounds both from starter as well as for the batteries.[/quote] Hmmm, are you sure about the 12V? I have one of the first D4 factory direct start tractors and they were 24V, your symptoms sound like feeding a 24v starter 12 v
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