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05-04-2012, 03:18 PM
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104 showing her age - part 1
Have mowed, plowed and harrowed, and just cruised around all Spring without problems. Cub came home Sept. 2011 and 1st task was a new battery.
Went out to mow this afternoon and she groaned like she was in agony but nothing turnover over, coughed or belched. Last run was 2 weeks ago so I didn't think the battery should be dead. Reseated my left foot to make sure I was on the safety switch properly and tried again. Saw smoke coming from the right side, which I thought odd since it wasn't turning over(she usually belches out a puff of black smoke when first starting). Then it occurred to me the smoke was coming from much further down the chassis, specifically, a piece of insulated wire (with tape around it) was glowing. You'd think I would know better than to touch it. After it, and I, cooled down, I lifted the lid and took a close look around. Photos below. The VR is not bolted down, it seems, only tie-wrapped. I included a view from each side but it seems not to be hot or charred so I don't think it took a hit. The wiring picture is of the harness below the SG, arrow pointing to the weak spot, then a close up of the wire that was smoking. Obviously I'm going to need a new wiring harness. In the meantime, grass being knee-high, any wagers on how long I could get away with splicing the weak spot? Question 2 - recommendations on what to do about the "floating" VR? That tie-wrap has about a 1/4 inch bit of play in it. Thanks. Conig 
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