M8580 charge system troubles

mb1995

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Dec 23, 2011
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Have a M8580. When started, lights indicate "alarm against electrical charge system troubles". Took alternator to test, no problems with it. Any other suggestions as to where to look from here?
 

whitetiger

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Kubota tech..BX2370, RCK60, B7100HST, RTV900 w plow, Ford 1100 FWA
Nov 20, 2011
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Clean both positive and negative cable ends at battery, clean ground cable end where it bolts to tractor and positive cable end at starter. A good share of the time it is where ground cable is bolted to the tractor frame.
Also check the fan belt tension.
 

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2009 M8540HDC 4x4 w/ Cab
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Pull the alternator and have it checked. Could be a bad diode or a loose belt.

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