(ET) re: Tractor power problems

[Anthony Bailey <a636ccr semovm semo edu>]

an update to my previous post, I've also been going thru the wiring 
checking for corrosion, bad wires, connections, etc. I've found a few 
and repaired/replaced them but they didn't change the readings on the 
power useage meter. I also just cleaned the battery terminals and 
connectors, again with no change in readings.

Somewhere I thought I read that the flat wire resistors up front were 
to be used only when starting moving and then disconnected from the 
circuit. If this is true, I guess those resistors could be making the 
tractor use a lot more power as mine seem to get pretty hot after I'm 
mowing. I guess I'm back to following the schematics and trying to 
find something bad in common between the drive and mower motors.
Thanks, Tony
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