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Hugh, After reading your message, it doesn't sound like your neutral safety switch is working ("This tractor will start in gear and almost ran over me one time."). That leads me to believe that this is not the cause of your starting problems, but let's not rule it out yet. Normally when a solenoid clicks multiple times, it is because the battery voltage is less than adequate to keep the solenoid engaged. Some things I would suggest that you check with a Volt/Ohm meter is: 1)Battery voltage/condition (Battery voltage should be around 12.0-12.6 volts at rest, 13.0-14.5 volts while charging and if possible have battery load tested), 2)Battery cables (loose terminals, corroded terminals, bad ground, etc....), 3)Voltage from ignition switch to starter solenoid while attempting to start (Make sure tractor is in neutral!!!), 4)Voltage from battery through solenoid to starter while attempting to start (Again, make sure tractor is in neutral!!!). If these items all check out, then I would start looking at the starter itself. It is possible that the windings in the armature are bad, the brushes are shot or the bendix is binding up on you. Hope this helps.
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