I just purchased this tractor recently and it has been running good. However I have had issues with it cranking the last two times out. Last to it turned out to be a loose connection on the negative terminal. Tightened it up and it started right up. Today the same thing,checked the battery connections and they were good, battery is good (even tried a second battery), still nothing. Checked the starter and it turned freely.....what else should I try? I was planning to swap out the battery cables tomorrow to see if that was the issue....
Try jumping the solenoid - sounds like a solenoid issue or starter could be drawing too much amperage
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What method are you jump starting? Are you putting clamps from jump battery on the posts of the battery or grounding the jump battery and then touching the + cable to the starter terminal?
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You probably just blew the fuse behind the ignition or the fuse link on the power to solenoid.
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For a small gas engine than won't start, think FAST -- Fuel, Air, Spark, Timing. You've replaced the filters and spark plugs and squirted in some starter fluid, eliminating the simple common fuel, air, and spark problems -- but I because of the backfiring I think your problem is in the timing -- like a sticking valve. Probably more than you want to tackle at home, but might not be as expensive as an engine replacement. Take it to a good small engine mechanic -- best bet is a lawn equipment shop that has been around many years. Drive a little farther to get to one if necessary.
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