[Kwill46125]

When I turn the ignition key no hour meter reading and no power. I checked the battery cable and the fuse, all are OK. The tractor was running fine just minutes before this problem, so the battery is fine. Before this problem I had a sticky starter - would occasionally have to bump start using the ignition to get past the dead spot. But never had a major failure like this.
The problem occurred yesterday when I tried to restart it. I heard a pop sound when turning the ignition key on and at that very moment I lost the hour meter display and all power. I let the tractor sit for a few minutes while I checked under the hood. Turned the key to 'lights on' - had power to the lights; but when I turned the key to start the motor I lost all power again.
This morning I went outside to start it. At first when I turned the ignition key to 'lights on' I had the hour meter display operational, but when I turned the key to start the motor I lost all power again. Does anyone know what might be the problem. Repair center is 40 miles away.

--I just tested the starter by connecting it directly to the battery. The engine turned over without a problem. That eliminates the battery and starter.
--I purchased and installed a new solenoid, but still have the same problem. No power.

Does anyone know how to test the ignition or have any other suggestions?

[thebriggsdude]

Checked fuses? Checked for any wires that may be grounding out?

[Kwill46125]

Checked fuses? checked for any wires that may be grounding out?

Thank you for your suggestion. I checked all wire connections and fuses and discovered that I had to clean the battery terminal connectors. Problem solved.

Thanks