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Charging Issues

By JNMULL, in Wheel Horse Electrical

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JNMULL
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Good morning, I have been a long time reader, but a first time poster. 

 

I have a 1988 Wheel Horse 520HC Tractor.  Does not charge, and I have to assume that it is due to the fuse at the front of the engine being blown.  However if I replace the fuse that is located at the front of the engine, the wire at the voltage regulator will get hot, start to smoke as it melts the wires insulation.

 

I have not started testing anything yet, as I just have stumbled upon this issue and was wondering if anyone else has had the same style of problem and what kind of repair did you have to perform.

 

Thanks.

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@JNMULL :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:

Here is the manual for your machine. Hopefully you can use it to determine your problem. I know a lot of 520 owners have electrical issues with the plastic "9 pin connector", so that may be something you need to look at.

 

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