JimmyAAA 0 #1 Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) Hello, My dogs tore the wires out of the side of my Wheel Horse 416-H. They were looking for a chipmunk.It's staying in the garage after mowing from now on. The wires that were damaged were the the wires going between the electrical block and the voltage regulator, top of engine and over to the headlights and starter. I managed to reconnect all the wires by color code. The only problem is the lights. The tractor starts and runs fine but as soon as I turn on the lights the engine dies and the ammeter goes to zero. If I turn off the light switch and wait about 5 minutes, the tractor will start normally but for Lord's sake don't turn on that light switch or the tractor will die and the ammeter goes to zero. Any ideas what's wrong? Sincerely, Jim Edited September 13, 2016 by JimmyAAA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,230 #2 Posted September 13, 2016 Some electronic gurus will be along shortly... They will, of course, want pictures... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,513 #3 Posted September 13, 2016 Welcome to the forum. What year is your tractor or it's model number and serial number? Will look for the correct wiring diagram. Is the gauge an ammeter or a voltmeter? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyAAA 0 #4 Posted September 13, 2016 Model Number P216G-I/10976D, Serial number: J923956950. I believe its an ammeter but I am no guru. And thanks for the welcome! I could take pictures if absolutely necessary. They would just be of the wires I spliced. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted September 13, 2016 @JimmyAAA and we will need photos of your WH! We love photos!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,513 #6 Posted September 14, 2016 P216G-I/10976D is the engine model number and was produced 1993, 1994 and 1995 using tractor model number 73421. The tractor serials 39xxxxx, 49xxxxx and 59xxxxx are for 1993, 1994 and 1995. The tractor data decal should be on the rear fender pan under the left side of the seat. These wiring diagrams should do it Ammeters have 30-15-0-15-30 on the dial. Discharging is left of the 0 and charging on the right with amperes displayed. I think you will have a voltmeter reading 0-6-12-18 or something like that and displays volts. Running you should have at least 14 volts which indicates the charging system is working. If you are seeing 0 volts the voltmeter at that time is disconnected from the battery for some reason. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyAAA 0 #7 Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Model: 73421 Serial:3900265 10,12,14 and 16 on I guess voltmeter? I went to start it and nothing now...idiot lights don't light up but they did earlier. Edited September 14, 2016 by JimmyAAA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,513 #8 Posted September 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, JimmyAAA said: Model: 73421 Serial:3900265 Here is an operator manual in case you don't have it Illustrated parts list More you may find useful We also have engine and transmission service manuals if needed plus attachment manuals. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyAAA 0 #9 Posted September 14, 2016 Thank you. I am just trying to figure out the electrical problem. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
