marrt
Platinum Member
Starting a new thread to make this issue more discoverable.
The starter problem is a known issue with certain 18xx units. Something about a slight voltage drop in the original wiring design. PT makes a "kit" to fix the problem. The kit is basically a standard auto parts store solenoid, couple pieces of wire and instructions. Very easy to fix.
If you don't want to call PT, I can take a picture of the installed kit but it may be a day or two before I go over to my property.
Regarding mice, I've learned to leave off the access covers for the front wiring block and engine (have found nests in both) in the winter. That seems to deter them. I'm always fearful they'll crawl up into the air filter and chew it up without my knowledge. So far, no problems there.
The starter problem is a known issue with certain 18xx units. Something about a slight voltage drop in the original wiring design. PT makes a "kit" to fix the problem. The kit is basically a standard auto parts store solenoid, couple pieces of wire and instructions. Very easy to fix.
If you don't want to call PT, I can take a picture of the installed kit but it may be a day or two before I go over to my property.
Regarding mice, I've learned to leave off the access covers for the front wiring block and engine (have found nests in both) in the winter. That seems to deter them. I'm always fearful they'll crawl up into the air filter and chew it up without my knowledge. So far, no problems there.
