Recent content by Valhalla3

I have solved the problem with the 30 amp fuse being blown and then getting hot with engine running. After checking for shorts and ruling out the fuel shut-off solenoid and the PTO clutch and the charging system, I focused on the fuse and fuse holder. When the fuse blew originally, it melted the...

This holder has one wire that connects to a wire from a junction through an inline bullet connector that goes to the positive battery post. The other wire goes right up to the ammeter with a spade connector. So I can get it out easily but I will have to splice the connectors on the ends of the...

This is what we used to call an unverified failure in Aerospace. Well....I realized the pto clutch, the charging system, a hard short or a bad fuse are the only things that could blow a 30 amp fuse. I tested the charging system today. The battery voltage with the engine off is 12.62 volts. With...

I have a digital multimeter but it is only good for up to 10 amps. People are pretty selfish and self-centered here where I live so even if someone had a 50 amp meter they would probably not want to help. But if I do find one, what are you suggesting? Right now the problem is not with the pto...

I think the terminals are ok although, when the 30 amp fuse blew, it was somewhat melted and broken in the socket. I got it out without incident. What is a fuse buddy? I looked it up and all I saw was some kind of meter? Is the diode between the switch and the connector that goes to the pto...

Thanks for the reply! How much DC voltage is too high? How much AC voltage is too high?

My Craftsman GT3000 with a Briggs & Stratton Platinum 20HP, OHV Turbo Cool Vtwin Intek, blew a 30 amp main power fuse over a month ago. I thought it was the fuel shut off solenoid at first but then it looked like it was more likely the electric PTO clutch. But now I'm questioning that too. The...

I had to disconnect my throttle linkage mechanism bracket with the 2 bolts and carefully move it out of the way to take off the fuel shutoff solenoid. Nothing fell off that I was aware of in the process. When I was putting it back on and checking things with the engine off, it seemed like the...

Hi - I have isolated a problem with my main 30 amp power fuse having been blown on my tractor. It looks like it is the PTO clutch. With nothing running and just pulling the PTO switch on, I hear the PTO clutch solenoid clicking on and then off when I shut it off. But if I leave it on for about...