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4410 No Crank Then Odd Electrics

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I tried to start. The panel lit up normally, the solenoid clicked for a microsecond, and then all was quiet and black. The lights did not work. I used the tractor for a several hours with several starts the day before and all was well.

I checked the battery with a meter and it showed 12.5+ volts but the cable ends were dirty. I removed and cleaned them and tried again. This time the panel lit dimly but no click or crank. I tried the turn signals and they worked slowly and dimly but backwards! Left signal illuminated right light and vice versa. I checked voltage at the starter end of the positive cable to frame ground and it showed 12.5+ volts. The ignition fuse has continuity.

Where do I go from here?
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Where do I go from here?
Get the battery load tested.

Or you can do it yourself with a helper. Continuously check the battery voltage while engaging the starter (turning the key). If it drops below 10v the battery is bad.
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Get the battery load tested.

Or you can do it yourself with a helper. Continuously check the battery voltage while engaging the starter (turning the key). If it drops below 10v the battery is bad.
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Coaltrain and Kennyd. You guys were right on. I had it load tested and it failed. Put a new battery in and it started right up and all was fine. You saved me hours of frustration.

Thank you,
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Good!
This is what it is "most of the time" we get these threads...
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