416-H doesn't want to turn over after winter storage.

[canadian_diesel1964 0]

Hey guys, put the battery in the tractor and got it to turn once or twice . Since then nothing. Like dead. It did turn strong for a couple seconds. charged the battery. The test button for the indicator lights works but I have no headlights. No reading on the volt meter either when I turn the key on...not sure where to start...maybe contacts? I did put 3 new fuses in it...thanx for any ideas and help...Gee in Canada

Edited April 13, 2014 by canadian_diesel1964

[Ed Kennell 41,397]

If you don't have power to headlights or starter, you  probably don't have power to the switch.   Or the switch is bad and not passing power to the accessorys in the run position and the starter in the start position.     You need a volt- -ohm meter to check the switch.   

Edited April 13, 2014 by ekennell

[canadian_diesel1964 0]

Ok thank you I have a meter...will pull the switch tomorrow and clean all the contacts to start ...

[canadian_diesel1964 0]

Would anyone have a part number for the ignition switch for a 416-H?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,393]

Got a tractor model number? I don't know if all the 416-H's use the same switch or not. Better to be sure. I could look at all 10 models/years but don't have the time right now.

 

Garry

[canadian_diesel1964 0]

I will look tomorrow when I get home from work...do these switches go often? Thank you for the help

[canadian_diesel1964 0]

the model number is 73421...when I got home from work this morning i tried it...it turned over...when i tried it a 2nd time...nothing..weird...but seems like something simple...

Edited April 14, 2014 by canadian_diesel1964

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,393]

The original ignition switch 111216 has been replaced by 103990. Very common switch.

 

The 73421 was sold 1993-1996. The 1st number in the serial number represents the model year.

https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro

 

Do you have a test light or voltmeter to check out the electrical?

 

Garry

[Ed Kennell 41,397]

Clean the ground wire connections. At the battery, where the  battery connects to frame or block, solenoid and starter ground wires  at  the front of the engine.  Have you checked the switch and cleaned the switch terminals yet ?  

.do these switches go often?

Yes, about every 15-20 years.

Edited April 14, 2014 by ekennell

[canadian_diesel1964 0]

HI guys, thank you..I cleaned up the terminals and it was working every 3rd or 4th try...Eureka!!.really rusty terminals and part of them missing....I went to the local toro dealer and he had it in stock..she turns every time now..started great and runs like a champ.. thank you for the help...lasted 18 years ..pretty good and way better than todays junk..again I appreciate your help..ekennel I will be in Carlisle, PA next week for the big swap meet...love your state

[Ed Kennell 41,397]

   Gotta luv it when it's an easy fix.   Have a nice trip to   Carlisle.