Massey 2135 Starting Problems

drafthorse · Feb 28, 2016

Recently I had to put a clutch in my 2135 Massey. Had to unhook the starter etc. Now that I've got it back together when I start it immediately after letting off the the key the tractor stops. Could I have hooked up the wire off the starter switch and the starter selinoid backwards???? ANy help wuld be appreciated.

JimB2 · Feb 28, 2016

Hi, I am guessing it is gas 2135? I have only worked on the MF 135 Diesel.
But if it is a gas model it sounds like either the wire from the starter solenoid to the ignition coil is on the wrong terminal or the ignition switch to coil wire ballast resistor wire is not connected or ballast resistor is open.

This wire makes starting easier in cold or damp weather. Most gasoline engines use a 6V ignition coil that use a two voltage sources, one that comes from the terminal on the starter solenoid that is only hot when the starter is engaged, this put 12V onto a 6V coil and gives a hotter spark for starting and as soon as the start switch is released there is another wire with a ballast resistor that is connected to the ON position of the switch. This wire with the ballast resistor drops the voltage from 12V back to running voltage of 6V on the coil. I believe this wire is connected wrong or the ballast resistor is burnt out.

I am not familiar with the gas engine so I can't tell you where the wire should be connected or where the ballast resistor is located.

JimB

Massey 2135 Starting Problems

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