Re: (ET) re: Tractor power problems

[Anthony Bailey <a636ccr semovm semo edu>]

Ahhhh, there's a hint of my problem. I can't (never have been able 
to) get the cruise control to go on. I was checking the relays last 
night and the cruise relay does move when I hit the button but it 
won't stay. I've had mice in my tractor so its been fun cleaning them 
and the nests out. Luckily no chewed wires that I can find. My 
WheelHorse C-185 is equivalent to an GE E-20.
Thanks, Tony

>  - Anthony -
>
> The ribbon resistors up front should be switched out of the circuit
> by the speed control setting once the tractor is underway.  That is
> likely to be second or third notch on the controller (not knowing
> what model your tractor is).  First notch definitely keeps the
> big resistor in the circuit and does waste power.
>
> Switching the resistor out requires closing of one of the big
> contactors which is quite audible.
>
> E-20 has a cruise control button which takes the big resistor(s0 out
> of the circuit - most economical operation, batterywise.
>
>                                         Rhett

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