John - Before you get too deep into the charging issue make sure the ammeter is not stuck. Ie that the charging system is working but not showing on the ammeter. (It happens a lot!). Take a small magnet and bring it close to the ammeter face. If the ammeter pointer is free the magnet will cause it to deflect one way or the other from center as you move the magnet around.
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Regarding your slow cranking issue it's likely a combination of a tight engine, a tired battery, a bit of excessive resistance in the battery cables (especially where they fasten to the terminals/battery post clamps) etc.
You might also try pull starting the tractor once and letting the engine run a while to seat the rings and loosen the engine a bit.
Oh....and do your voodoo chant again. But this time stand on your head and make sure your nosey neighbor gossip is watching(!)
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