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Re: (ET) New Idea EGT-150 Repairs
Will the motor run if you manually push in the RTN relay and put the
speed control in forward?
On October 24, 2022 at 5:47pm -0400, you wrote:
> It does, yes.
> On Monday, October 24, 2022, 01:40:31 PM CDT, Harold Zimmerman -
> Clean Power Supply <cleanpower mailbug com> wrote:
>
> Does your "Fuel Level Gauge" come up when the master switch is turned
> on?
>
>On October 24, 2022 at 10:19am -0400, you wrote:
>
>>I am looking for assistance from the group on my dead EGT-150. During
>>normal operation the tractor stopped during a routine run with the dump
>>cart. Batteries are fine and all of the connections that I have checked
>>are as well. I replaced the key switch, ceramic resistor and diode
>>varisitor with NOS units. I thought that I had found the problem with
>>the key switch that indicated it to be defective. However, after
>>replacing all these components I still can't get either of the
>>electrical relays to lock in. I have checked fuses, brake and seat
>>switches and visually inspected a good share of the wiring which all
>>appear in good condition.
>>My reference material includes the New Idea Lawn & garden Parts and
>>Service Manual. Those familiar with that publication know that it is
>>short on diagnostic procedures. The EGT-150 does not have "cards" like
>>the GE tractors so the theory of operation is different. I presently am
>>at a loss as to what to check next.
>>Weatherman says expect some heavy snow about mid November and I rely on
>>this machine to power a snow blower.
>>Thanks in advance,
>>Chris WeinreichNorthwest Iowa
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