Re: (ET) Some basic information please.

["Russell Partrick" <russellp dreamscape com>]

Where is this fusible link?  After washing down my tractor, my fuel gage
doesn't work.

----- Original Message -----
From: Don Barry <Don Barry kmtc com>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: (ET) Some basic information please.


> Geoff,
>
> The fuel gauge works whenever  the main disconnect is engaged. The first
thing I would do is check that switch. The original disconnect switches are
really, really bad.  Bill Gunn sells a very nice, SEALED switch that always
works. Sometimes the fuel gauges get "stuck" from sitting years, but a
voltmeter across its' terminal will verify power. Oh yes, there's also a
fusible link on the switch.. it could be vaporized!
>
> Don
>
> Don Barry
> Infrastructure Manager, IT
> Kirby Corporation
> E-Mail: don barry kmtc com
> Phone: 713-435-1032
> Fax: 713-435-1070
>
> >>> <ThompsonG DFO-MPO GC CA> 06/05/01 07:26AM >>>
> Hi
> While we're still on the topic of batteries. I have a couple of pretty
basic
> questions to ask the list. I've just finished getting my E12m back
together.
> I hooked up the batteries and the little guy is deader than a door nail. 
> I
> don't even get readings on the "fuel" volt meter.
> Before I panic and start working through the entire wiring diagram and 
> the
> trouble shooting table in the manual. I figured I better make sure the
> batteries are all charged up. At this point I have the ET charger out of
the
> tractor and I and starting to charge the 6V deep cycle batteries one at a
> time with a small battery charge. I set the charger to 6V and at that
> setting I am charging at 10 amps (according to writing the charger).
> The first question is
> 1.) How long should I expect the little charger take to bring the deep
> cycle golf cart battery to charge up. 6V @ 10 amps
> 2.) After 12hrs of charging I am getting a little bit of bubbling (I
> hear it more than see it) and there is a small amount of acid around the
> filler holes from this bubbling (I have the caps off) is this normal.
> 3.) Finally, Should I expect to see the fuel gauge move when I have the
> main power switch and the "ignition key in the on position. Or does the
fuel
> gauge work all the time.
>
> My experience with batteries is only with 12V automobile type and I just
> abuse them and then replace them when they start to be a problem.
Basically,
> I know nothing.
>
> Thanks In advance.
> Geof Thompson B. Sc.
> Data Management Engineer
> Canadian Hydrographic Service
> Central and Arctic Region
> 867 Lakeshore Road
> Burlington, Ontario
> Canada. L7R 4A6
>
>
> Phone (905) 336-4698
> Fax (905) 336-8916
> E-mail Thompsong dfo-mpo gc ca
>
>