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Re: (ET) Nothing works!



 Close the Power Disconnect. Carefully spin the copper disc in the PD while watching the volt meter. If you see flickers of activities, you know where to look next.

RJ

paul mitchell2007 comcast net wrote:
So when the power disconnect is engaged the meter reads 0 volts, as in photo 9 of p. 1-39 in the service manual.  It reads 0 volts when it is disengaged as well, contrary to photo 10 on p. 1-39 which shows 36 volts. 
 
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Jim Coate <jbc_lists_NO_REPLY coate org>

> Progress!
>
> Check your main disconnect - is it really making a good connection? The
> fuel gauge needs to stay on!
>
> Check the "safeties" - when the key switch is turned on, brakes off,
> seat switch closed does one of the small control relays at the top activate?
>
>
> paul mitchell2007 comcast net wrote:
> > Okay, no blown fuses and the lights and lift motor work! The fuel gauge
> > moved just shy of green and then immediately fell dead. The main motor
> > is not engaging though when the throttle is moved forward or back. I'm
> > still getting 0 volts across the 2 small screws on the 1F relay with the
> > speed control forward. Any thoughts on tracing that p roblem ?
> >
>
>
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