Just bought a G1800 with 1100 hours. Owner sold it as a "parts" tractor, but it runs and mows. Going through it, I noticed the headlights were not plugged into the wiring harness. With engine running, I turned on the headlight switch and it immediately killed the engine. And no power to the instrument cluster. It tripped the fusible link just past the starter in the harness. What would cause the headlight switch to do that? I did notice on the instrument cluster when I bought it that the fuel and temp gauges do not work, so maybe I need a new cluster? They are quite pricey - are there any good outlets for used parts?
Also, the dynamo is putting zero out to the battery - I get 12.5V at the battery with the engine off or running. Do I need a dynamo? Also a bit pricey, but needed if it's bad. I see a voltage regulator in the wiring harness, maybe it's bad? How can I troubleshoot which is bad? Thank you.
Also, the dynamo is putting zero out to the battery - I get 12.5V at the battery with the engine off or running. Do I need a dynamo? Also a bit pricey, but needed if it's bad. I see a voltage regulator in the wiring harness, maybe it's bad? How can I troubleshoot which is bad? Thank you.