Bill - The copper terminal button on the starter case under the switch acts as part of the starter switch. It wears each time the starter is used. Over time the button gradually wears down so even a new, factory OEM switch will not make proper contact. A new switch thus quickly burns out.
The only fix is to take the starter to a starter shop and have a new button installed - about $25 or so. With a new terminal button on the starter even a cheap starter switch will now give many years of reliable service.
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You CAN replace the saddle (manual) starter switch with a solenoid. But you'll need to have a threaded stud installed to replace the starter terminal button so you can connect a cable from the solenoid to the starter. You also need a separate starter switch and more wiring - ie. more stuff to go wrong.
If the tractor was mine I'd stick with the original style manual switch...
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