Posted by Billp on April 23, 2011 at 18:09:45 from (74.221.203.186):
My wires become hot, overheat, and the insulation melts on the #8 wires together from the rear of the alternator and from the solenoid that connect to each side of the ammeter. I have had to disconnect the battery cable (-).
I have replaced the alternator and ignition lock.
When I connected the battery, before i charged it, i could crank the engine over with or with out the key turned on, but could not start it.
After charging the battery, the wire become to hot too quick to see if it would crank over.
I have tried to follow the diagram in the original manual as well as a I & T shop manual, and it seems to be connected properly.
I now have a new ignition switch, ammeter and alternator.
Does anyone know why this would happen? This occurred in the fall. I had started the tractor, put started to lift the mower deck and then it died. I tried to start it again and that is when the ammeter started smoking and found out later that the wires had melted together. They were wrapped together with the white wire from the distributor, alternator, starter solenoid and starter.
What am i missing?
Would i need to check the starter, solenoid or starter switch and if so how for each?
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