Farm tractors are especially dangerous to attempt to start by shorting
at a starter mounted solenoid. There is often a graphic sticker applied near
the starter by the manufacturer to remind of the danger.

"Jeff" wrote in message
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Rodney Myrvaagnes wrote:
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For the same reason, I found (with a voltmeter) where the starter
button wires come to the relay that engages the starter. I have been
able to start with near-dead battery by crossing th econnection with a
screwdriver.

A button would be better if I were doing that all the time.


Isn't this called an "ignition switch"? What you're saying is that
the wiring though the ignition switch is too small (or corroded, etc.)
and is causing a voltage drop.

BTW, I played that game hundreds of times with my old VW bug.
However, a few years back a friend was working under his car and
shorted the solenoid. Since it was in gear, the car lurched and fell
off the jackstands, crushing his hip. A big Ooops!