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Red, Here's the deal I did as you said. The volt meter read 6 without the battery connected (just charged it) starts right up. With the throttle at up about half the amperes Gauge (on the cub) registers about 6 amp on the Positive side (right of center). This is with the switch on "L". When I put the voltmeter on the battery there is a negative reading of -.24 when I switch to "H" "D" or "B" it reads 0.00 and there is a noticable change in the idle (better)
With the switch on "H" the Gauge(on the cub) reads zero or maybe even a slight discharge. Turn to "D" or "B" and the results are the same , near zero reading.
I tried getting a reading with the voltmeter by placing the positive lead from the voltmeter to the cranking motor stud and the negative lead to the block and it gave me garbage. I pulled the cable off the battery and the tractor ran fine (it has a magneto). Checked the battery with the voltmeter, dead 0.00 reading.
The positive lead from the battery is grounded directly to the side of the battery box (I didn't put the top on but that wouldn't make any difference would it?). The negative lead goes directly to the cranking motor. I checked the generator belt and it did seem a little loose but I doubt enough to effect it.
So Red, What do you think my next steps should be? new voltage regulator? Generator? or a freakin' hand crank? Thanks again for your help...
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