Posted by SouthernFarmall on May 05, 2011 at 17:01:56 from (76.4.24.140):
Alright, guys, I have a problem. Just yesterday I was out working the 140 a little bit in the garden. It ran fine and cranked right up. Today, when I went to start her up, she wouldn't even turn over. Not a sound! I took the battery cover off and there was a pile of corrosion on the negative terminal (it is 6 volt positive ground). I replaced the terminal, but it did no good. I don't know how old the battery is, as there is no date printed on it. My question is this: What is the most likely source of this problem? It will burn the lights, but the engine won't even move. Thanks in advance! SF
PS: I have the tractor on a battery tender to maintain the battery, but the charger never shows a light color other than solid red. Thus, the battery is never over 85% charged: Flashing red - not charging Solid red - charging Flashing green - charging over 85% Solid green - fully charged and maintaining
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