Fwd: Re: (ET) E12S Shorting problem

[Garry & Terry Freese <gtlight vol com>]

> Check under the tractor by the drive motor pulley.  If the strap that 
> normally holds the battery cable next to the frame breaks, it will allow 
> the cable to rub on the pulley and wear threw the insulation so you have a 
> short between the battery wires and the pulley. The tie wrap/strap will 
> normally be fed threw the 1/4 inch hole, on the side of the frame, around 
> the cables and then back threw the hole and then threw tie rap to 
> hold.  It is hard to see, it's best to support the rear of the tractor, 
> remove the right rear tire, lower the rear end to see the rub. Hope this 
> will help.
> Garry East TN
>
>  At 11:27 AM 5/26/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> >         Some thing has 'gone to ground.' There should never be ANY voltages
> > present, in reference to the chassis.Common culprits for this gremlin are
> > the lift motor , armature contactors, and the traction motor armature
> > terminals at the motor itself.
> >     Usually, one item gone to ground is symptomless. It's when two or more
> > components decide to do that..............that's when the excitement starts
> > !
> >
> >
> > RJ Kanary  Bandi Bros. Inc.
> > Member TRNi  Since 1998
> > ASE® Certified Master Auto Technician
> >
> > rjkanary nauticom net
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jeff T. Fleming" <doggaroon cableone net>
> > To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> > Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 8:53 AM
> > Subject: (ET) E12S Shorting problem
> >
> >
> > > To All,
> > > I just purchased an E12s and have some major problems I can't figure
> > > out. First the seat switch with key off has a voltage  of 36 volts one
> > > wire. The other measures 5 volts( positive on frame- negative on wire).
> > > Key on depress seat switch(connect with jumper cable) Fuel level pegs
> > > left, turn switch off , fuel level stays pegged untill release switch,
> > > get a flash at the point of disconnect and fuel level goes back to 
> > normal.
> > > Key off- flip pto switch, relay engages, fuel level falls to border of E
> > > and normal. On the pto plug wire #3 goes to 36 Volt.
> > > I guess the pto is supposed to work without the key on.  Appears that
> > > way on the schematic.  Only thing I got to work is the lights.
> > > With all batteries unplugged I measure 30 ohms from frame to Negative
> > > battery cable.
> > > I'm sure something is broke, shorted but don't know.  Haven't found any
> > > melted wires. Any help would be appreciated.
> > > Jeff
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >