3510 electrical question

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Eric,
Start the tractor and run the lights for a few minutes, and then check the voltage at the battery while the tractor is running. If the alternator is working, you should have 13 plus volts, and if you don't then the alternator isn't working. Just checking, is your fan belt tight.

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

Thanks, Galen -
I haven't gotten around to checking voltage while running, and hadn't thought to check tension on the fan belt, since temp wasn't climbing.
Good suggestions.

[Redneck in training]

If you don't have a voltmeter start it after dark and turn the light on. The lights should get brighter when you increase rpm.

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

Sorry so late in replying - in case anyone is curious about the solution.
First - my dealership was slow in responding because they apparently never got my first round of emails, then the dealership manager died.
Once I got ahold of them, they were very supportive and basically their answer was "you're covered -- go buy a battery, fax us a copy of the receipt, and we'll mail you a check." This was also the answer they got from Mahindra. (they were willing to eat the cost of the battery even if Mahindra hadn't OK'd it)
Apparently the batteries in the 10 series machines come from Korea with the tractors - and it has a 12 month warranty.
If anyone needs to replace theirs, a group 31 (commercial/industrial) 110AH 850CCA battery will fit in the tray just fine for a 3510 or 4110. So will a group 49 or 93 truck battery - but they may not survive the stresses driving a tractor on uneven ground, loader work, etc... delivers

The solution was much cheaper than replacement - and I kicked myself for it.
Corrosion on the negative post under the terminal where I couldn't see it until I pulled the battery and took it to town to be tested by a battery shop. (I had checked all my connections for tightness, but hadn't actually pulled the terminals and reset them - and all tests pointed to a bad cell)

wire brush the terminal, put battery back in, and the tractor fired right up. (sprayed terminal protector on it before closing the hood this time)

anyway, I felt stupid, the dealer and I had a good laugh, and he was happy I didn't abuse his generosity to go buy a spare battery.

[rback33]

That's kinda funny actually... Glad you got it figured out though...

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

me, too!
so when are you and the sprout coming up so you can help put the skin on the shop - and she can play with the puppy?
I'll feed you smoked or grilled meat & bad beer out of a silver can!

[rback33]

Originally Posted by Erik_in_Hoyt

me, too!
so when are you and the sprout coming up so you can help put the skin on the shop - and she can play with the puppy?
I'll feed you smoked or grilled meat & bad beer out of a silver can!

Actually making a flying trip this weekend... Leaving around 12:30 tomorrow afternoon.... Supper at Famous Dave's at the track... Football Scrimmage at Olathe to watch tomorrow night.... hauling tree limbs off for the FIL in the morning.... fun times ahead... probably drink Guiness or Becks.... Hauling a mower, ladder, and stuff home with me

[wallace]

Originally Posted by rback33

Actually making a flying trip this weekend... Leaving around 12:30 tomorrow afternoon.... Supper at Famous Dave's at the track... Football Scrimmage at Olathe to watch tomorrow night.... hauling tree limbs off for the FIL in the morning.... fun times ahead... probably drink Guiness or Becks.... Hauling a mower, ladder, and stuff home with me

must be nice

[rback33]

Originally Posted by wallace

must be nice

I bet you can get a direct flight from Philly to KCI... I would even pick you up personally....

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

there's a Granite City brewery near the airport - I'd be willing to buy the first round!