nrowles 25 #1 Posted April 22, 2017 I have a 1981 C-145. I used this tractor a month ago to plow snow and all operated fine. Went to start it today and nothing happens when I turn the key. The battery is reading 95% charge so it is not the battery itself. I'm mechanically inclined when I know what to do. What are the steps I should take to test this problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #2 Posted April 22, 2017 Check: 1. fuses. 2. ground wires. (This one happened to me just a few months back - Black Hood tilt hoods apparently are famous for losing ground due to the hinge...Re-did ground wire to a frame bolt and works like a charm...) 3. all electrical connections. 4. that the PTO handle is fully disengaged. (Don't ask why I know about this one...) Good luck! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,488 #3 Posted April 22, 2017 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrowles 25 #4 Posted April 22, 2017 I just ran jumper cables from the battery to the starter. Red and black on battery. Black on frame and red on starter nut. At first touch there were some light sparks with starter doing nothing and now there are no sparks at all. I used a second battery and no sparks or anything from the starter. Would this be a good indication of fried starter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,114 #5 Posted April 22, 2017 Run the negative to the engine itself and try the key, maybe bad ground? You can always take the starter off and get it checked 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,617 #6 Posted April 22, 2017 Remove and clean the ground wire between the engine and the frame around the rocker plate. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
