Re: (ET) Speed / power drain / reverse problems C185

[Leon Mieseler <suntymes hotmail com>]

Hi,
I had a similar problem caused by several speed control microswitches with 
high resistance not allowing pulling in of. shorting relays.
This was on a E16 but very similar arrangement. (Toaster resistors always 
in circuit)
On Aug 15, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Biophiliac wrote:

> Hi all,
> I believe I posted this question previously but still have yet to solve 
> and actually use my C185 because of it.
> 
> The problem (s):
> 1)Reverse only works in fast cruise mode (cruise never has worked also) 
> and only by putting foot to floor. It jerks hard when engages / 
> disengages, especially with D1and D2.
> 
> 2)When moving forward especially noteable in D1 and D2 the power draw is 
> HEAVY and the front resistance coil gets hot and burned smell. I have 
> never used the tractor since I've acquired it other than test driving 
> short distances,  and I doubt the speed has reached more than 5-7 MPH. 
> 
> I have tried new contractors as per Harold and has not made any 
> difference . (I appreciate your help Harold nonetheless ; and understand 
> it was an educated guess) 
> 
> Jim C suggested it may be diode issues in the varistor board...but I am 
> currently unemployed and can't afford to keep on guessing what's wrong. 
> Could someone please help?  
> 
> Jef Spalding 
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