755 electrical screw up

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Cocobean

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Greetings all,
Great forum and Ive used it in the past to chase down problems with my tractor.
My 755 has been cranking slowly so I bought a new battery. In the snowstorm in the dark I inadvertently reversed the polarity on the battery. Realized my mistake but now I have problems. It cranks but no dash lights and no fuel transfer pump. All the fuses appear good. The battery lead sparks and something energizes in the engine when I connect the lug, even with the ignition off.
Any ideas on where to start? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I need to get my driveway plowed!
 
   / 755 electrical screw up #2  
Try to locate a schematic diagram of the tractor to see what you burned out. The dealer may have ideas as well.
 
   / 755 electrical screw up #3  
Probably the starter/solenoid being hit with reversed polarity..making noises.. alternator could be toast too.
Dash lights might be simply blown bulbs.
 
   / 755 electrical screw up #4  
I made the same mistake on a Kubota once. Once I realized my error and corrected it, the system was dead. Turns out the main fuse popped, replaced it and all was good.

I would check the fuses before anything else.
 
   / 755 electrical screw up #5  
All the fuses appear good.
Maybe good to check them for continuity.

Is this 755 the "older" or the "newer" model ?? From jdparts, looks like the s/n break for the wiring harness change (older to newer) is at 475000.

Two pages from service tech manual regards the electrical operation and tests.. as you can see, a long list. Where to start??
 

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Thanks all, I知 going through the system now. Not sure if it痴 old or new. I値l let you know what I find.
 
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I did see some smoke from the alternator when I powered it up so I probably fried something in there. I ordered a new one and will see what that does.
Thanks for the help.
 

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