Re: (ET) Nothing works!

[paul mitchell2007 comcast net]

Yes, the lift motor works after the 30A fuse opens.  The lights are also inoperable, and I have all the manuals.  I'm taking the day off tomorrow to work on it, and this will be the first real concentrated effort I've had to diagnose what's going on.  However, being that this is my first foray into diagnosing electrical problems, I was hoping to get some ideas where to start.

 

Thanks

 

-------------- Original message --------------
From: RJ Kanary <rjkanary nauticom net>
      Does the lift motor still work after the 30A fuse opens? If it does, it's a sure bet that it's NOT the lift fuse. :( Are the lights inop also ? BTW, do you possess the Homeowner's Service Manual ?



RJ


paul mitchell2007 comcast net wrote:

It's the 30 amp fuse that blows, but the lift motor works fine.  I checked each battery individually, but not in succession as you suggest.  I'll be sure to check that next.  The gauges on the dash do nothing; everything appears to be dead.  The numbers on the side panel are (nearest I can tell) 26AF12C and P24121, but I'm not sure if these are the original panels or not, as they were screwed on, not riveted.

 

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Jim Coate <jbc_lists_NO_REPLY coate org>

> Caution: late night ramblings as I should be in bed, but that said...
>
> By (sleepy) memory, the 30 amp fuse is for the lift; the control fuse
> and lights fuse are each 20 amps. Which fuse is it that blows?
>
> If you go through the battery pack with your meter, does each battery
> add ~6 volts to the total? ie keep the black meter lead on the most
> negative terminal (B5-) and move the red lead up one battery at a time
> and should see 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 volts (or a little higher if
> fully charged) as move from B5+ to B6+ to B4+ to B3+ to B1+ to B2+. And
> yes, GE numbered the batteries in the most confusing way possib le.
> Diagram here:
> http://electrictractorstore.com/index.php?m ain_pa ge=page&id=8&chapter=10
>
> I'd ask what the gauges on the dash do, but if the fuse blows, the meter
> may not do anything?
>
> As RJ said, knowing what model would help. If the GE tag went to the
> scrap yard along with the original rusty side panels, we'll have to get
> a few details to guess the model. First up would be the approximate
> diameter of the drive motor? (this determines if perm magnet model JA or
> sep-ex models CA-HA).
>
>
> paul mitchell2007 comcast net wrote:
> >
> > My E12 looks brand new: 4 new tires, rusted metal replaced, fresh paint,
> > and new decals. The only problem...it doesn't run!
> >
> > 1) When I engage the power disconnect, the 30A fuse blows.
>
>
>
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