Crookedwrench
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Weak battery that is in the marginal range on load testing. Showed 6.2v after overnight charge. Started the tractor OK, loaded the tractor for 30 minutes mowing damp grass with a Woods belly mower. Checked the battery at fast idle with my HF volt meter. 5.9 ~6.1volts.
Replaced voltage regulator last week. Polarized the generator and it was showing 6.8v at fast idle and 7.3v when load tested. I have a heavy duty battery disconnect on my negative cable going to the starter on the positive grounded tractor.
My question is this==== When I use the disconnect when I leave the tractor and then return weeks later and turn the disconnect back on do I need to repolarize the generator? Is it possible that I have damaged the voltage regulator?
I plan to replace battery in the morning, repolarize the gen, and do away with the disconnect and hopefully get a good 6.5~7.1 voltage at fast idle.
Sorry for the long post. I look forward to your advice. Don
Replaced voltage regulator last week. Polarized the generator and it was showing 6.8v at fast idle and 7.3v when load tested. I have a heavy duty battery disconnect on my negative cable going to the starter on the positive grounded tractor.
My question is this==== When I use the disconnect when I leave the tractor and then return weeks later and turn the disconnect back on do I need to repolarize the generator? Is it possible that I have damaged the voltage regulator?
I plan to replace battery in the morning, repolarize the gen, and do away with the disconnect and hopefully get a good 6.5~7.1 voltage at fast idle.
Sorry for the long post. I look forward to your advice. Don