MF 1529 stopped running blown fuse

JJorT · Tuesday at 8:45 AM

My 2009 MF 1529 was happily working using PTO with a finishing mower when it stopped running like someone turned off the key
I attempted to start but it makes the same noise as if it is not in neutral...slight clicking noise and the lights come on in the dash.
I checked the fuses and the 10a fuse was blown...Operator manual says its for Alternator and monitor. I replaced the fuse and it immediately blew again.
The starter didnt attempt to turn over...just made a clicking noise (sounds like a relay)
Ideas??
I dont know where to start

thclimer · Tuesday at 11:31 AM

If you are blowing a fuse immediately when you turn the key, that fuse is protecting its circuit from something it is shorting to ground.

I would first start looking for any insulation on wires that has been chewed or rubbed off. Since it happened when you were mowing I'd pay special attention the the underneath area, maybe something got thrown up and clipped a wire.

Do you have a Voltmeter and a wiring schematic as the next step would be trying to find that short.

JJorT · Tuesday at 12:13 PM

I do have a voltmeter and a wiring schematic but I think the big issue now is moving the tractor to a place where I can actually look at it....right now it is in the middle of my lawn
The front end loader is attached and down as well as the finishing mower attached to the 3 point so I dont know how I am going to tow it