JD 60 Running

[GregA]

I did get my 60 running on Saturday but I am not sure what the problem was.
My previous post was not accurate I had not changed points after the first incident, couldn't get points from JD to fit but after advise from this site I got a set from NAPA and put them in on Saturday. Change oil to a 5W-30, new plugs, checked and had power at the coil.
Battery (New JD Strong Box 11/2013) would not turn tractor over enough to set points. Put a charger on it and it showed full charge in 15 min., nothing. Tested with volt meter, showed 12.5 volts. I then took a battery from my pickup and the tractor started right up but I still only have 12.5 volts at the battery when the tractor is at fast idle, what should the voltage read at the battery if the generator is working correctly and would a bad battery cause a tractor to suddenly shut down.

 

[jdman(MO)]

13.5 to 14 volts. If your gen was not working you are running on battery. If it gets to low the engine will stop. Russ

 

[BushogPapa]

Always keep a couple spare sets of NEW Autolite #3116 plugs on hand (and a good Point File)..just in case your 60 gets onery at some future time..(and it WILL, when you least expect it)..!!

It only take the rare combination of temp and moisture to short the Carbon on the combustion side and they will not fire (but are still good)..

Since there are only 2, it is not much of a chore to change them and be Sure..!

Ron.