I have a 1973 john deere tractor. I bought a starter for it an need to know the proper way to wire it.

if the tractor does not start with not connected the connect the if tractor starts then disconnect them if tractor stops connect them and leave them connected disconnect them after tractor is parked.


https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Safety-Switch-AM100501.html

Try contacting John Deere. https://www.johndeeretechinfo.com/index.cfm/type/WIRING-DIAGRAMS/

You would need to contact a Deere repair center or retailer.

Russell if you truly want to figure out this problem you need to look at the wires and ware they connect .And what they connect to then drew your own wiring diagram its not that difficult if you break down and do a few tests with an OHM meter to see what is connected and what happens when you through a switch or run a jumper wire to a ground .
If you think about its not really that complex .

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try here
http://www.mytractorforum.com/12-john-deere-forum

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere

Hope this helps.

Generally starters ground through the engine, so that only leaves the positive wire. That one comes from the starting solinoid. Starting solinoid gets power from the battery. Anyway these wires are the biggest ones on the machine including the negative/ground wire from the battery.

I hope this helps.

I would call or email John Deere as they can assist you with the manual as well as the cause of the battery not staying charged.