Re: (ET) charger problem

["RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>]

If you look at the schematic, you can see that the circuit breaker's 
primary
function, is to protect the wiring against short circuit damage, should one
of the charger rectifiers short . It could also provide protection to the
accessory receptacle, if the wiring were actually heavy enough to support a
50 A load.  So, it can be open, or have high resistance, and the tractor
will still function.................until the batteries run down.


RJ Kanary
Member TRNi  Since 1998
ASE® Certified Master Auto Technician

rjkanary nauticom net

----- Original Message -----
From: "john briese" <goodguyforsure hotmail com>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 5:28 PM
Subject: RE: (ET) charger problem


> Thank you one and all for the suggestions. Found a weird answer.
> 1) Replaced bad battery as I had a spare.
> 2) 50 amp circuit breaker is bad! If I hold it in, batteries start
charging.
>   Temp. jumped it with a short wire and batteries are charging.
> Now, Why does the tractor run alright without the breaker, but will not
> charge without it?
> John Briese
>
>
> >
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