leathermang,

That one has an alternator doesn't it? If it does, I would be suspect of the brushes being on the edge of worn out. But, from the description of your problem it sounded like a generator with a flaky connection that caused itself to repolarize after shutting off and cranking back up.

vwbuge,

I can't imagine the story being different in Pennsylvania in June, now maybe if it were January..... The coldest I've ever started this tractor has been 9 degree Fahrenheit weather, with no problem. It does, however, take starting fluid at anything below about 35 or 40.

Have a great day,