z145fergie
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Previous thread for reference:
http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?
bd=ttalk&th=1013735
Here's what I found. Checked all wiring,
connections and grounding. Still only showed just
a slight charge even though battery was near
complete discharge. I could ground the FLD
terminal and effect significant charging. Took
cover off VR and noticed a constant arcing between
the contacts on the FLD relay (if that's the
proper name for it). I could manually close the
contacts and get a good proper charge. I ever so
slightly increased the spring tension that allowed
good contact closure and eliminated the arcing.
Battery was near completely charged in about 20
min. of mowing. I was hesitant in making any
internal adjustments but hopefully problem is
resolved. Thanks for all help and suggestions.
Any further comments welcomed.
http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?
bd=ttalk&th=1013735
Here's what I found. Checked all wiring,
connections and grounding. Still only showed just
a slight charge even though battery was near
complete discharge. I could ground the FLD
terminal and effect significant charging. Took
cover off VR and noticed a constant arcing between
the contacts on the FLD relay (if that's the
proper name for it). I could manually close the
contacts and get a good proper charge. I ever so
slightly increased the spring tension that allowed
good contact closure and eliminated the arcing.
Battery was near completely charged in about 20
min. of mowing. I was hesitant in making any
internal adjustments but hopefully problem is
resolved. Thanks for all help and suggestions.
Any further comments welcomed.
