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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Frank in AZ" data-source="post: 1336" data-attributes="member: 202"><p>Hi, Regardless of the condition of the ignition system or other electrical sub systems, the engine should crank when you want it to. It may not start but it should crank. You have to start right there as I believe that if you cure no crank situation you'll cure the shut down problem also. The simple thing to start with is to remove and clean the cable ends at the battery. Use a wire brush or buy an inexpensive tool for this at an auto store. If using a wire brush, wear eye protection. If you have replacement terminal ends where the wire is crimped in the connection by 2 small bolts, then replace them with new and clean the wire or cut the wire down a tad if you have room. Then clean the ground cable at the other end. Check to see if there is a ground cable from the engine to chassis to your tractor uses one and clean the connection there also. I believe this will cure both problems. If it doesn't and the engine still won't crank then look at your ignition switch. They fall apart inside sometimes and can cause loss of elecrical continuity. Don't just replace it. The fact that the starter goes 'click' when you try to start it tells me that the switch may be in fact be good. I'm still betting that it's a simple case of corroded dirty connections. Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>