1864 red charge light comes on
 

my 1864 red charge light comes on when I activate the electric clutch to mow.
The light only comes on when I engage blades. Can anyone tell me what might be wrong? Thanks !!

First, welcome to OCC..... :Welcome2:

Do you have a DVM or VOM...??

I can only guess where Roland is going on this one but if you have a multimeter/voltmeter, start your machine, engage the PTO, then take it to WOT. Check the voltage at your battery posts. It should be 13.6+ (at least). If it's not, then I'd bet it's your rectifier, maybe something else. Good luck :beerchug:

:biggrin2:You are so good..........:beerchug:

I will check the voltage today, I will have to figure out where the rectifier is on the 18 horse magnum horizontal shafted engine probably. THANKS!

Poolenglish, your 1864 should have a Kohler Command in it if it is original. You can download the service manual here in the tech section to help with your troubleshooting. Good luck and welcome to OCC!

Yes thanks ! ;
I mixed up the one that has the problem is the 1862.
I have 4 cubs;
2- 1862's with magnum (horizontal opposed) engines
and
2- 1864's with command (v twin) engines.

Check the voltage at the battery. Those lights are notorious for giving a false indication. Pic is my answer to the problem. I like knowing what is truly going on. These are on my 1782 but I also have them on my other Cyclops. :beerchug:

That Sunpro mini triple gauge set (with black faces) is currently on sale for $16.99 at Advance Auto, not a bad deal.

Sam, Aren't those gauges all mechanical? How did you install the temp gauge into the engine? I looked at mine, don't seem to be anywhere to install that big sender bulb.