So, my IH 684 tractor doesn't start. I turn the key, the solenoid engages - I hear it click, and the starter seems to turn....but barely. The battery is new. It sure seems as if the starter is at fault.
1. Is that a poor assumption? If so, how should I verify? What else should I check?
2. If the starter is bad, what do I need to consider when replacing it? The starter seems pretty accessible, and doesn't appear like replacement should be difficult. The flywheel is inside the chassis. Will replacement be messy? Should I drain some oil before replacing to reduce spillage? Is it dry?
1. Is that a poor assumption? If so, how should I verify? What else should I check?
2. If the starter is bad, what do I need to consider when replacing it? The starter seems pretty accessible, and doesn't appear like replacement should be difficult. The flywheel is inside the chassis. Will replacement be messy? Should I drain some oil before replacing to reduce spillage? Is it dry?