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  • Apr 14, 2008, 09:48 AM
    liberty_hill
    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!
  • Apr 15, 2008, 04:50 PM
    MOWERMAN2468
    Perhaps you have the wrong switch.
  • Apr 15, 2008, 08:08 PM
    liberty_hill
    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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