Re: (ET) Oops, I melted the connector

[Tim Maxwell <timmaxwell chartertn net>]

The leaf vac originally plugged into the optional rear PTO which is 
controlled by the same contactor that controls the front/main PTO.  It 
used a blue Anderson PowerPole connector (same pins, but different shell 
as an SB50 connector). The rear PTO was also used for later model 
tillers. It mounted under the right rear fender. You can download the 
installation directions (GEH-4016.pdf) from George's site 
(myelec-traks.com). Basically one lead goes to a battery in the rear box 
and the other connects to the PTO contactor.

The rear PTO is often confused with the optional front and rear power 
receptacles.  The power receptacle is always hot and used for the 
booster power pack and the forklift. It also used a PowerPole connector, 
but a different color (red and black instead of PTO blue) and mounted on 
opposite rear fender.

Tim M

On 11/13/2019 11:14 AM, Chris Zach wrote:
> Fired up the vacuum today to do some leaves. Noticed after a bit the 
> motor speed was dropping and found that my Anderson connector plug was 
> *melting*. Turns out the sparks from connecting it did in the connector.
>
> Drat. Now I need to wire in a new one, and more importantly finally 
> build a contactor/switch assembly so I can turn the blower on and off 
> manually. I feel kind of silly for not doing it up till now, oh well.
>
> How did it connect to the pack originally? Did one need to have a rear 
> PTO socket for it, I can't believe it would have plugged into the 
> front 30a accessory socket....
>
> Live and learn.
>
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