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"Battery." I told her, but at worst the Voltage Regulator...
But, my money is on the Battery. I explained that since the tractor ran after we jumped it, the Alternator was providing power. The battery just wasn't charging. The VR could be failing to pass power to the battery, but most likely the TWENTY year old battery wasn't taking the charge.
We took it out, after I figured out the complicated battery bracket in the Simplicity. (Massey Ferguson.) Took it to NAPA and they tested it. Bad Battery... couldn't believe the old Interstate lasted twenty years, and ordered a new one. The Legacy takes a full size battery, not a small lawn tractor battery. New battery came in today, and Boom, back up and golden. The tractor is twenty years old, but other than PM, repairing some mouse chewed wires under the hood, and a new set of tires, - it's been a great tractor. Our only regret has been NOT getting the bucket loader for the front when we had the chance. They are like hens teeth now. The tractor is already plumbed for this option and has the switches and hydraulic lines in place. The bucket loader is a plug and go option for this model.
Tina ditched the belly mower years ago for the finish mower and uses the blade and finish mower the most. The new tires make a huge difference in mud or snow, and aren't a problem on the turf if you don't make high speed brake assisted tight turns.
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The finish mower:
The new tires:
Snow Work a couple winters ago. This is what convinced Miss Tina that the NEXT set of tires would need deep lugs for traction. That and the mud in the lower pasture in the spring.: