Ignition Fuse keeps blowing

Andy396 · Aug 12, 2004

Thought I'd pass along some information that may help someone else with the same problem.

The service man was out to fix a problem I was having where the 10amp ignition fuse kept blowing as soon as you tried to start the tractor. As is common with these tractors the battery has been leaking and the terminals were badly corroded. This was causing the starting circuit to draw too much current. He cleaned the terminals and installed a circuit breaker so if it happens again it will automatically reset itself.

As soon as I can find some time (we're building a house) I plan to install a sealed battery.

dass · Aug 12, 2004

Andy, I had the same problem. Replaced the 10 amp fuse with a 15, but I like the breaker idea better. NH has a replacment battery for those that leak. It is still a vent cap type but seems to work well. I don't have a part # but it's a 60 month premium jobber.

jinman · Aug 12, 2004

( He cleaned the terminals and installed a circuit breaker so if it happens again it will automatically reset itself.
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Andy, I'd be surprised if the circuit breaker "resets itself." I think you will have to reset it, but at least you won't be caught without a spare fuse. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

KrisHansen · Aug 12, 2004

Actually, the automotive style breakers do reset themselves..

Soundguy · Aug 12, 2004

Yep... like a power window breaker..

Soundguy

thcri · Aug 12, 2004

Andy,

Put your foot down!! I don't know how old your tractor is but if under warranty demad a new battery now and not tommorrow. There is discussions of radiators, hydraulic lines and everything up front having to be replaced from that battery acid. Don't let them just clean the battery up because if he gets you by until your warranty is out you will have a bill of over a grand to repair everything.

Be persisted and get the new battery now. Mine was cleaned up three times before I said enough is enough, change it and change it now.

murph

dass · Aug 12, 2004

At the first hint of the battery issue, I took it in to the parts manager and said " I need a new battery". He didn't have the replacement in stock, but he gave me one to use until it came in. I had no intention of going home with the old battery. He was cool with the whole thing.

Andy396 · Aug 12, 2004

Thank you for the suggestions.

I do plan on taking it in to have the issue completely resolved. But right now I can't afford to give it up. As we get close to getting ready to obtain a CO for our house there's still a lot of tractor work to do /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif I was happy that they drove the 45 minutes to my house to fix it free of charge. They even cleaned off some of the dirt for me.

I didn't realize they had a better fix other than just replacing the battery with the same kind that will leak again. Thanks! When things slow down (hopefully they will a little /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif ) I'll have them replace the corroded hold down brackets, cables, and battery.

I believe the automotive type circuit breakers are a bi-metallic switch that trips when it gets over heated, and once it cools will close again.

jinman · Aug 12, 2004

( Actually, the automotive style breakers do reset themselves..
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Cool! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif I need to get me some of that. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif