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Home > Home & Garden > Tools & Power Equipment   »   Tractor won't start with key - but I can jump starter to start

 
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Old Apr 14, 2008, 08:48 AM
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Tractor won't start with key - but I can jump starter to start

I bought a used Ford 1210 compact tractor and it will not start with the key. I replaced the switch and still no luck. Tested the safety switch & wire that goes to the starter and both are in good order (verified with ohm meter). When I try to start with the key, the lights dim some so I can see that something is happening.

If I jump the contacts on the starter solenoid directly, the tractor will fire right up.

But, then I cannot turn it OFF with the key either!

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Old Apr 15, 2008, 03:50 PM   #2  
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Perhaps you have the wrong switch.
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Old Apr 15, 2008, 07:08 PM   #3  
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Got it fixed - the contacts were just corroded. But, I can still turn the key off and remove it and the tractor will stay running until I pull the throttle all the way down....
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