Watch this Richard 9 #1 Posted August 6, 2018 Mowing with my 244H over the weekend ---- the electric clutch stopped working. It functioned intermittently, after initial stoppage. I checked around for a bit ---- and found the problem. Put my volt meter on the battery while it was running - and only measured 10 volts. Shut the tractor off ---- same result. That clutch draws a lot of juice! Charging circuit was blown (fuse melted into the fuse box). Not sure how long this issue has been around. Put a new battery into the tractor last October. For all I know, the system wasn't working, then. I replaced the charging fuse after digging out all the melted plastic, and voltage now reads a steady 14. Trickle charged for an afternoon ---- and off to the races. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #2 Posted August 6, 2018 Always good when it works out Cheap!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wfrpalm 217 #3 Posted August 6, 2018 What engine is in a 244H? I've never heard of that model. Love those easy fixes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watch this Richard 9 #4 Posted August 6, 2018 244H uses a vertical shaft Onan single cylinder 14 Horse. It's a Toro/Wheel Horse ----- but the frame and rear axle are unquestionably WH. I like it ---- but not quite heavy enough for my hilly yard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #5 Posted August 6, 2018 Built in the early 90's, they are a tough lawn tractor and the 14hp Onan is really dependable. Hydro transmission is too. They ARE a lawn tractor so, hilly lawns will challenge them. I had one gifted to me and was surprised at how well it functioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wfrpalm 217 #6 Posted August 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Watch this Richard said: 244H uses a vertical shaft Onan single cylinder 14 Horse. It's a Toro/Wheel Horse ----- but the frame and rear axle are unquestionably WH. I like it ---- but not quite heavy enough for my hilly yard. Thanks, just when I think I have the model numbers figured out I learn something new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,674 #7 Posted August 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Watch this Richard said: replaced the charging fuse after digging out all the melted plastic, and voltage now reads a steady 14. My guess is the fuse holder connections were corroded and that caused them to heat up at the connections. The clutch shouldn't draw more than about ten amps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjbaldwin51 4 #8 Posted August 8, 2018 If you need to replace the fuse block Del Electric sells that exact fuse block and pins for not much money. That fuse block is used on many WH tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #9 Posted August 26, 2018 I just picked up a little 244h This week that wasn't suppose to run. I had it running before I took it off the trailer. Mowed about half the front yard and smoked the coil so Im waiting on a replacement. I normally stay away from the vertical shafts but Im kind of impressed by it so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites