Most people don't know how to hotwire a tractor. It's actually quite simple. You'll need a few tools, including a screwdriver and wire cutters. First, locate the battery. It's usually located under the hood or in the front of the tractor. Once you find it, remove the cover and unscrew the negative terminal. Then, using your screwdriver, pry open the housing around the ignition switch. Inside, you'll see two wires - one red and one black. The red wire is positive and the black wire is negative. Using your wire cutters, cut the black wire and strip away about ½ inch of insulation from each end. Next, take the red wire and touch it to exposed end of the black wire (this will create a spark). Finally, touch both ends of the wires together and hold them for about 5-10 seconds. This should start up your tractor!