Engine john deere 2005 L108

[Glyn Robinson]

faulty safety switch? faulty ignition switch?

 

[donkb]

These things are important.
Now do as I asked and try it without the spark plugs.
If it turns over OK the pull the rocker covers off , check the operation of the valves , they should all sit at the same height and go in the same distance.
Vsual is good enouhg.
If they look OK then adjust the valve lash.

Thanks for the information. I was one step from the procedure you suggested. Decided to recheck the switch. Would not make contact/turn engine over in the start sequence every time. After I got it to start and it warmed, it would continue to start easily on the subsequent start attempts. Believe the problem is the switch and I will replace. Don B.

 

[Glyn Robinson]

good deal!