Starting issue
- Thread starter Corney
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So after months with no tractor we pulled the starter off and I took it in to check it out. It had a couple brushes disconnected and was a $70 fix.
Put it all back together as we had the whole dash torn apart with switches checked etc. Tried it and still nothing? Replaced the ground cable and still nothing?
Finally replaced the positive cable and away she went!!!!!!!!! Wooohoooo!
Running like a top again, took off the snowblower and put on the mower.
Put it all back together as we had the whole dash torn apart with switches checked etc. Tried it and still nothing? Replaced the ground cable and still nothing?
Finally replaced the positive cable and away she went!!!!!!!!! Wooohoooo!
Running like a top again, took off the snowblower and put on the mower.
Apparently We must have caused so some kind of short because now the battery is not charging. It boost just fine and runs great. Just won't turn over under the battery?
Plan is to rewire this winter, just want to get through the summer!
Plan is to rewire this winter, just want to get through the summer!
North Idaho Wolfman
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Did you ever get a wiring diagram for it?
Your problem could be a multitude of places, I can send you a link to the L185 WSM and I do it's the same wiring.
Check all the connections on the regulator, alternator, and on the switch, when you were in there it's very possible a wire came off something.
Your problem could be a multitude of places, I can send you a link to the L185 WSM and I do it's the same wiring.
Check all the connections on the regulator, alternator, and on the switch, when you were in there it's very possible a wire came off something.
Thanks Wolfman, I believe we do have a wiring diagram. My buddy was using it to diagnose the starter issue. He even knows how to use a meter unfortunately he is up north at a mine till the weekend.
The positive cable was replaced and the ground wire was in crappy shape as well, just real ignorant where it is attached to the frame. That is gonna change!
The positive cable was replaced and the ground wire was in crappy shape as well, just real ignorant where it is attached to the frame. That is gonna change!
Russell King
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On the L185 (similar tractor to your L1500 I believe) the ground cable is attached to the frame with a bolt around where the radiator support is also attached to the frame (may be the same bolt).
It really does not matter that much where it attaches just as long as it is a good electrical attachment.
It really does not matter that much where it attaches just as long as it is a good electrical attachment.
You bet and that bolt is in a miserable spot, it will be in a new spot that is easily accessible after tonight.
Been working the hey out of that little tractor the past week. My Dad used it to till in between some new rows of trees and he was impressed.
I was surprised to see an oil bath on the tiller chain and sprocket! Good thing I checked because it was totally empty!
Been working the hey out of that little tractor the past week. My Dad used it to till in between some new rows of trees and he was impressed.
I was surprised to see an oil bath on the tiller chain and sprocket! Good thing I checked because it was totally empty!