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    Test Dynamo on 1977 L245

    My dynamo was not charging the battery so I replaced it with a new one from Messicks. I am getting the same issue. I have voltage at the dynamo positive terminal when the battery is connected (proves connection to battery) but no voltage when the battery leaders are disconnected. The tractor...
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    Hydraulic/transmission fluid choice

    What do you guys use for hydraulic-transmission fluid. I have a 1977 L-245. Manual says SAE 80, but when I go to Tractor Supply the majority of 5 gallon buckets are "universal" fluid and don's say SAE 80. I picked up the Traveller Renew for Older Tractors. Any issues with this being mixed...
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    L245 blowing fuses

    My L245 keeps blowing the 10A fuse that feeds the tachometer/indicator lights group. When I replace the fuse it lights up for a second and then blows. I checked for lose wires and obvious shorts and did not see them. Does this indicate a bad gauge/lights? The dynamo is also not producing...
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    broken tach on 1977 L-245

    Hey guys. New to the forum. I have a 1977 L-245. The tach recently stopped working. I read some threads here and checked it by disconnecting the cable from the back of the tach. It does not spin. When I disconnect the cable from the motor it does spin. I guess I need a new cable. Is...