Re: (ET) E-12 trouble

[Christopher Zach <czach computer org>]

Wahootonic aol com wrote:
> Need some help with my E-12. Went to mow and everything worked great till I 
> engaged the PTO, there was a loud click then nothing. I have no forward or 
> reverse, even when I unplug the PTO. When I put it in forward the power indicator 
> goes all the way to the left (discharge) and bounces. Checked the diodes and 
> fuses and for loose wires, all seem to be O.K. Has anyone else had this 
> problem? Any help would be appreciated. Thank You. Al

I'd say break out the meter. First check to see if the motor field is 
getting power, then see if the motor armature is getting power. Once 
again I think this is a blown field.

What is a power indicator? Ammeter? Does it peg and stay or just bounce?

Chris