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6 volt 9n Jumpstart or charging

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Larry

11-20-2000 17:12:19




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Howdy! The 6 volt system on one of my 9n's is in need of charging or a jumpstart. I was wondering if I would damage anything by either using a 12 volt battery charger on it or by jump starting it with a 12 volt (truck). Thanks!




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Snowplow

11-22-2000 06:08:56




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 Re: 6 volt 9n Jumpstart or charging in reply to Larry, 11-20-2000 17:12:19  
As the other post described you can jump directly to the starter. Put the neg wire on the starter post (where wire attaches from bat.) and the other on a good paint free ground. This prevents the 12V juice from hurting components designed for 6V. Don't hook up right to the battery and don't push the starter button. Key points: MAKE SURE THE TRACTOR IS IN NEUTRAL. YOU'LL RUN YOURSELF OVER. Also if the battery is stone cold dead you won't get spark, and then no start. The jump only cranks the starter, the battery still give juice to the coil.

Also make sure the ignition switch is on. Sounds obvious but.....

6V batteries are notorius for going dead. The draw is heavy and they are small. I bought a 12V portable jumper because I have a lot of tough winter sparting to do. I don't even bother trying it with the battery. They will recharge if it isn't too dead but you need to do it often. For example if you know your going to be using the tractor keep the 6V trickle(2amp) on it, or charge for an hour before trying it.

Good Luck!

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Mike S

11-21-2000 03:50:40




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 Re: 6 volt 9n Jumpstart or charging in reply to Larry, 11-20-2000 17:12:19  
You can jump a 6 volt system with 12 volts by going directly to the starter. Put the positive cable on an engine bolt and the negative cable right on the the connection at the starter. Should work easily. Jumping at the battery puts the 12 volts plus whatever is left in the 6 volt battery through the system. Could fry something. I have a small battery charger I picked up at Sears outlet. It cost about 25 bucks. Does 6 and 12 volt and charges at 2 amps or 10 amps. I'm sure there are others out there if you look. Cost less than a battery and well worth it.

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paul

11-21-2000 02:51:54




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 Re: 6 volt 9n Jumpstart or charging in reply to Larry, 11-20-2000 17:12:19  
Ive jump-started my 8n several times with a 12volt system without any trouble. As long as the engine wants to start you will be fine. I wouldnt reccomend trying this if something was wrong to prevent the engine from starting quickly. There is mention of doing this in some repair manuals. I would buy a 6volt charger.



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JimNC

11-20-2000 19:41:11




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 Re: 6 volt 9n Jumpstart or charging in reply to Larry, 11-20-2000 17:12:19  
I would advise against it, I have seen what a battery can do to a person when they blow up. If you do it anyway put the charger on its lowest point, plug it in for a very short time. It may not melt the plates together. Be safe buy a new battery PLEASE! $65 bucks ain't worth getting hurt over.



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