pop starting a 310b

[tom sullivan]

i have a 310b with shuttle shift can i popstart this tractor and what gear should i use

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

3rd or 4th

 

[tom sullivan]

It"s ok to pop start it with the shuttle shift

 

[John Saeli]

The term "pop start" scares me because people think they have to "pop" the clutch. WRONG!! You wouldn't pop the clutch if the engine were running & you wanted to take off, so the same goes when tow starting. Ease off the clutch gently. I'd use 4th, but don't know what damage might result to the shuttle.
I was told once that the gears right behind the engine were designed to "recieve" power, not deliver power.

 

[tom sullivan]

Good point Thank you, I think I'm going to break down and buy a new starter,, any ideas on where and how much

 

[Joe Young]

Tom

Are you sure you need a "New" starter? Why not take the existing starter to your local Starter/Generator/Alternator repair business. If nothing else, they can give you an estimate for a rebuild. - Joe

 

[tom sullivan]

I will do that , thank you Joe

 

[Sooo]

I cant go down hill with a big load behind me?????

 

[John Saeli]

I wouldn't advise coasting & then "popping" the clutch.

 

[ShadetreeRet]

Just make sure your local repair shop has a good reputation, one here locally did a bum job for my neighbor. If all else fails contact Yesterday's
Tractor.

 

[Anonymous-0]

I have a 6 volt 300 series that won't turn over fast enough to start. I have a new battery, all clean connections, the starter has recently been serviced, and it still turns over too slowly to start. Any suggestions?

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

I had a "VA" do that to me and I ran a ground cable right to the starter and solved the problem cnt

 

[Anonymous-0]

thanks, but I've tried that and it was no different.

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

are you sure some one has not put a 12 volt armature in it?? and you said servised was this at a starter repair shop, where they checked it out ? sorry if you have checked all this just trying to throw out ideas cnt

 

[Anonymous-0]

Am not sure what the armature is... I did have it serviced at a shop that services tractor starters.

 

[Anonymous-0]

John, I got your name off the discussion board. I have a Case 400 dsl round nose tractor that has dire need fenders. I heard that you could help me. If you could, please e-mail me. Thank you in advance, Brian

 

[John Saeli]

For a 6V system, I wouldn't use any cable smaller than 1/0, which is larger than 1 gauge. I've seen 4 gauge on 6V systems & they wouldn't turn over because that small cable will not deliver enough amps.

 

[jstpa]

Do you have the heavy battery cables on it? 12 volt cables that you get when you go to the parts store and ask for a cable are not heavy enough usually. jstpa
I didn't see Johns post before I replied but agree 100%

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

good idea John

 

[Anonymous-0]

Change the wires to 1/0 and now my starter works fine! Thanks for the advice!