Thanks for the feedback ...
Per WoodlandFarms request attaching a photo of the radiator and thermo switch set-up on my PT1430. Yes, switch is mounted directly to the radiator and the fan wires are just connected right there.
@Ponytug - that is an interesting and new to me perspective on...
OK ... putting this out hoping for some great PowerTrac owners wisdom from this esteemed group .... Here is my issue: We live on a mountain, so pretty much no flat land around our property. We have access "roads" cut in to allow our PT 1430 to access most of the common areas where we need to...