Maybe state what engine/tractor you have?

Get the battery load tested before chasing your tail. Most auto parts stores etc. will do it for free.

i have a craftsman lt1000 and the whole system is reading about 12.62-12.69. I have tested this with my multimeter.

When was the battery cables last changed? If they become damaged even with the proper voltages, the cable resistance will prevent the proper amount of current to get to the starter.

As said above, voltage is only part of the story. With a GOOD set of battery cables, jump from a known good battery directly to your starter. IF it works now, you know the problem is back up stream. Now try the same thing from the tractor battery. IF it works now, problem is wiring, cables. IF not in either instance, Starter or - - -you didn't post model number of engine.

Walt Conner

Sorry haven't had a chance to post these. Battery was just purchased two days prior to me trying to fix it. I will try to jump right from the battery to the starter. The weird part is it was jumping then all of a sudden stopped.