Customer connected their wiring BACKWARDS! Mower won't start now. CHECK THIS FIRST!
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- Опубликовано: 25 май 2023
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When I was a ag mechanic, I went on a service call for a dead combine. Custom stated it ran when parked. I found lots of disconnected wires at the engine. Customer finally admitted they had replaced the main wiring harness, after they parked it. Lots of time and effort tracking all the wires down.
Roger Roger on the fuse. First thing I look for or tell customers to look for. I have the heat shrink butt connectors and the I also have the solder seal butt connectors too. Good fix Bre!
Fist thing I would have done after starting is see if it charged. Reversed battery can burn out the stator in the alternator or more often the diode in the wire. That is what draws high current when reversed and should just blow the fuse.
they probably had the wrong battery in it at one time. the only difference between a group u1 and a group u1r is the terminals are reversed on the battery case. real lucky it didnt fry the rectifier(i hope you checked the charge system). the no mow in reverse that uses the relay saved those magnetos. fancier riders with modules get real expensive with that mistake!
You forgot to check the voltage regulator for proper output. Reverse battery connection could easily fry the regulator.
Doubtful she forgot, more likely chose not to show as it should be as obvious to all as it was to you.
Goodmorning from alabama. Im suprised anyone anywhere has anything broken down. With all the information you give out for free. Ive used much of it to keep additional items repaired. I take junk just to repair why garbage it. Thanks to you just like going to school but we like the teacher much better. You an family have a great weekend.
Aw! Thanks! I'll be staying Alabama for my first time in August. Dropping my kid off at space camp!
@@Chickanic then you can really call him a space cadet lol
I fixed my Echo trimmer with your tip that the exhaust screen maybe stopped up…… And it was. A $2.00 part worked magic. Thanks
If you don't have an originally configured battery you can get into big trouble. Some mowers are configured with the posts reversed. Sometimes the parts clerk will give you the wrong one if they fail to verify the post configuration. Sometimes a box store will have only one battery with the posts reversed also. You need to pay attention, or at least verify where the positive post is before buying the battery.
Thanks! I bought a battery at Walmart. He gave me a battery with the terminal reversed. I Installed it and turned the key. One thump and then nothing. I checked the battery and realized the positive and negative were backwards. I returned it to the store and got a new one. After installing it, nothing. And your video told me about the fuse, which I changed, everything's fine. Thank you for this video.
My former neighbor did that, on his single cyl. Crapsman Kroller rider he was very proud of. He smoked the stator in a big cloud that was a $250.00 batt. replacement. Good video Bree!
I learned to tag any wire I was going to disconnect. Keeps the smoke from escaping.
A quick cell phone picture has saved me from a few shocking moments 😂
My future son-in-law at the time, hooked up the battery backwards in my daughter's Audi 100. The results were much worse than just a blown fuse. The solid-state voltage regulator in the alternator was fried, the solid state radio was fried, and most of the components in the dash were also fried! Give some folks a wrench and they think they're a mechanic!
Oh no!!! I bet that was expensive!
I think I’d be calling him someone else’s future son in law lol
Oops!
That had to be spectacular and not in a good way
but she loves him he's stupid he can't do anything but she loves him typical it's our culture that's what women want anything to make Daddy mad at them
I think the person that rewired the battery was a little confused 🤔
A couple years ago I rebuilt an old L100 that was in pretty rough shape. My first problem was I couldn't get the ignition to work. I knew nothing of these mowers and the problem was staring in the face. I first thought the empty fuse holder was an unused connector (the headlights had been removed from the mower I was working on). It was only after I found a wiring diagram that I realized it was a fuse holder. BTW thank you so much for the video on the compression release on the cam. I couldn't figure out why I had to back off the crank to start the engine. Now that I know I will likely leave it the way it is as it still starts every time, as long as it's past the compression stroke and hopefully the weight will stay in it's new forever home in the sump.
The reason the fuse holder melted is because the fuse partially failed, all that should have happened is the fuse filament should have burned, leaving the holder intact. The position of the fuse is terrible and should actually be covered. When dirt and moisture gets into the fuse holder, add heat and it forms oxidation and compromises the fuse connections in the holder, so it takes more amperage to burn the fuse. This causes excessive heat (this can also be the result of a cheap fuse). Further if the circuit this fuse was protecting would have had smaller gauge wires it likely would have melted them; I have seen this happen in older cars with old fuse boxes. Anyone with a similar setup should remove the fuse, blow out the dust, use some WD 40 or better deoxidizer spray, blow it out again and reinstall the fuse (its best to replace it with high a quality automotive fuse like "littlfuse", they are much more expensive but they blow more consistently and faster), then cover the fuse holder to keep the moister and dust out.
Thanks! That fuse saved me from my own stupidity.
Wow, that customer was a genius!
I have that exact same meter.
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Its an easy fix........if you know what your doing like the Chickanic! My hero. Love the info
Fabulous job. I hope the owner was watching this video. I must say that wiring is also one of my short comings along with my height. Thanks for the videos.
Great video! Awesome job on fixing the mower. i can not understand why they even put the wire extentions on in the first place. love watching your videos. :)
I have used a negative (black) cable for positive, but installed a red heat shrink tube at each end.
Bre, you are the angel of small engine equipment!
You make it look so easy take care and have fun
I just bought a new John Deere model S 100. My previous model LA 105 lasted me 12 years. The mower deck finally just plain wore out. But the tractor still runs. Just like you say--it's amazing what a regular yearly oil change--air filter-- greasing and blades replaced will do. I never had an engine failure. And guess what--the 12 year old blade spindles are still good, and I suspect they would fit this new deck if needed. I saved the old blades, spindles, pulleys and other hardware. a little maintenance goes a long way.
That sense of humor 🥰🤣
👍And that’s how it’s done, son! Good job! 👍🇺🇸
I had a neighbor that replaced the battery on his craftsman rider, starter turned, but wouldn't engage the flywheel. My other neighbor asked me to look at it, thinking he hooked the battery up right, I didn't check. Installed new bendix, and same thing. Only then did it dawn on me to check the battery. Sure enough, it was hooked up backwards. Switched cables, and presto, engine starts!
I bet they added those longer cables (and connected them wrong) because the previous battery probably had the + and - reversed. Just a thought. Awesome video as always. Cheers.
Yes, agreed. I ran into that same scenario with an old Craftsman mower that I have. But fortunately had enough slack in the cables to accommodate the positive and negative being reversed on the new battery.
My thought exactly. Bought the wrong battery once before and added the cables, then bought the right battery this time and didn't switch it back.
When I visited Searcy, AR I was right up the road from you.
Really good thing the fuse burned up. Good thing he didn't decide to put a bigger fuse in. Some people have just enough know how to get into big trouble. Good job.
John Deere used black cables for the 110/112 tractors. I am not exactly sure when they changed over to using the red positive cables. Having both cables black do make things more difficult when going through the wiring.
Wow! Some people just don’t need to try repairing things.
Good information! Thanks
Was going to come by this week and say Hi, but I figured you were slammed and don’t have time to visit. (Considered getting lunch at Rod’s. Haven’t been there in years.)
Have a great holiday weekend.
It has new owners and I heard it is NOT good. Yes, this last week was INSANE.
@@Chickanic Thanks for the head’s up. Very frustrating when you return to a restaurant and it’s not what you experienced before! It definitely was a dive, but the pizza was awesome.
Great video. I tended to make this mistake myself, often. I started painting up the positive's on batteries, wires and connectors with some bright red nail polish I bought, to try to fix this problem. Now, as long as I'm paying attention, i get it right... most of the time.
Another great day from our Father. I love your V W bug. How's your new building coming? Keep up the great work.
Enjoyed this video. The great part about it is, when people try to fix there own stuff its cash in your pocket. Keep the vids coming!
I come here with a really unique thing to tell ya. I know slime, fix a flat or any of that tire sealer is just TERRIBLE and to never use it. However this is one i tried a friend told me and as a joke i had a beat up old scotts with tires that haven't had wind in them in 5-7 years. the side walls were cracked so bad they only held air for about 10 mins before they were flat again.
dump a cup of ATF transmission fluid in them and it fixed the leak!! They now last about 2 weeks before going soft. I seriously don't know why this works but i would love for you to make a vid on that! I seriously do not have a clue how ATF fixes leaking tires and the best part is its a lubricant so it never causes rims to rust!!
HI Chickanic, Thanks for the videos. My lawnmower runs great, when i fill the gas tank up, when full gas runs out air breather.
I like your VW Bre! Thanks for the videos, entertaining and educational.
Thanks for sharing, brilliant description fault finding👍
Thanks for watching John!
Great point about the inline fuse on riding mowers. Greetings from Royal, by the way.
Love your happy dance.
Have a great holiday weekend stay safe!
Good job
If only they were all that easy after a customer has put their hands on it.
Really like your videos! Lots of real world relevant information and great communicator. Easy to listen to, and watch. Nice to see a woman doing typical male stuff and do it so good. You are a favorite and setting a great example for men and woman. Love it.
2 possible reasons for the tape on the cable they spliced together:
1) Since they didn't know what they were doing, they knew enough to think that there shouldn't be any bare connections that could cause a problem.
2) Since they hooked the positive to the frame, they may have accidentally shorted the joint to the frame and realized that they needed to insulate it.
Nothing like going after someone else's macaroni 😂😂😂😂 great show 👌
I never use insulated butt connectors any longer. I buy uninsulated connectors and cover them with marine/glue heat shrink. They are water proof and they are very low profile with a much better connection. Seen this on the RUclips channel, Wrenching With Kenny.
WOW! You would think the sparks flying in his face would tell him something isn't right.
GOOD JOB! 🔧😁👍
Nothing better than a twenty amp fuse ⚡️ too save the day!
Thank you for this Outstanding and well thought out Video... This will HELP A lot... Again, Thank you for sharing this... Robin Lee...
Thanks for all your videos. I have learned a lot from them. Maybe the battery was in backwards and they added the extension to reach over to the other side?
Thanks. I really enjoy your channel. I learn a lot. I've always been able to get around working on vehicles pretty well, but I have been at a loss on small engine machines. You are not only very knowledgeable, you have the gift of being able to effectively teach what you know.
Thanks for the tip on the riding lawnmower having a fuse. I found it replaced it, fix the problem!! ....Yeah I hook the battery up backwards!! Pretty stupid!!!!!!! Love your channel!
Great video as always young lady! Well at least they keep you in business lol made for good video. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun
Thanks for watching Mike!
So glad you brought this up. Doesn’t work when it’s hooked up backwards. Glad no fire or melted stuff like that. Thanks that’s all I have for now
Love your channel, I learn a lot from it. I learn how to fix somethings a little quicker and I learn that some people shouldn't be trying to fix their stuff but instead just bring it straight to you.
Another sound of victory, a running motor, look , im a diy guy and now with youtube there is tons of info to help us out , one of my many jobs was appliance repair, we got many a machine that was wrecked even more after someone tried to fix a small problem, the refurbished appliance business is huge because of careless diy people, great informative video bree , new york
Great video love it . thank you for sharing your experience! 👏👏👏👏
Thanks for watching Roberto!
Well, at least you are consistent, still willing to put your neighbors out of business. awesome!
I've learned so much from you and your videos. Thank you very much for helping me save money and giving me the knowledge to be able to fix my own equipment.
People are amazing in what they don't know. Excellent fix bre👍👍
Not only amazing in lack of knowledge, but also amazing in lack of paying attention and lack of common sense.
That was awesome big pat on the back love the video keep it coming.
Great choice of beer! Love me some Blue Moon!
🤣🤣🤣🤣,Bre you are so funny.
How fitting... I'm repairing and soldering audio cables while watching a wiring video 😁
I so enjoy your page. Good Stuff.
Aw! Thanks Chuck!
Learned many years ago to look at symbols on the battery, I’ve seen cars and equipment with two red, or two black cables!!!!!😮
I had three customers come in with the battery installed backwards. On two, the starter was just spinning backwards. No other damage. The third one, though, blew my mind. The battery was connected backwards and ... nevertheless, everything was working right! The starter spun the right way. The PTO worked. The stator/regulator was charging the battery, albeit in reverse! The only thing wrong was that the battery wouldn't hold a charge as long as it should. I mean, I can't understand why! /s I don't know how long it was running like that, but obviously it was like that long enough to reverse the polarity on the battery. How it did that without melting the battery or anything else, I will never know, but... if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it!
good and quick fix
Another reason I watch your videos
Thanks Ed!
Welcome
I once bought a battery for my mower and the terminals were marked wrong. The old battery was still installed and I noticed the new battery would be installed backwards according to the terminal markings. I called the guy and he said...oh we've seen a few of those lately bring it back. I was glad I didn't hook it up.
Hopefully the charging system wasn't damaged !
JUST A QUICK QUESTION WITH all you see coming in from things like this i have to wonder , do you check the oil each time to make sure it has any , i wouldn't doubt someone sometimes may leave it dry . p.s. always like your video's , your husband is lucky to have someone with your talents !
Some of the powersport batteries (ATV/ Motorcycle/snowmobile) have the positive and negative posts reversed from that. That would mean if they bought the wrong battery before... they might have needed to extend the leads to reach the posts.. that is my bet anyway
There are snapper rider batteries that have reverse posts too. Might have been it.
I'm wondering if the customer was thinking that it was AC power, where it didn't matter which cable was hooked up . I don't always comment, bur I love watching Chicanic videos!! Thanks!!
Just found your channel, subscribed. Great info. Nice beetle too! Big fan, had a few myself. Regret getting rid of my original condition 63. Loved that car!!
a "chick" doing repair work in flip-flops even with toenails colored. You are so special and I am very lucky to have found you on here.
Once again a fuse saved the day and the ride on. 🐯
Good repair. It’s rarely just the fuse, it’s what caused the fuse to blow. The car cables? Yikes. Have a great day!
Thank you so much. I was troubleshooting a fuel delivery problem and my battery died. Didn't realize my borrowed battery had opposite polarity and hooked it up backwards! I had the backwards spinning starter but didn't realize at the time. Then nothing worked and I saw the battery was backwards. I didn't see a fuse but hopefully I can find it and didn't trash anything else. Stupid hurts.
Thank you. Blessings to you.
Yep! Pops hooked up the old 70 ford pick up truck years ago backward- thank god he wasn't around it when it blowup!
Great job!
Love learning from you
Good job , like watching you work on these mower’s. Just waiting till you get a J/D LA 135. I’ve had that mower for so long can’t remember what year I bought it. It’s been one good mower. Never a problem. I’ve only put 375 hours on it. (New)
I have a JD LX178 bought new in 1994. Had in the shop once to replace a bypass hose on liquid cooled engine mechanic had to loosen engine to get to it. Otherwise just maintenance: belts, blades, filters and oil changes. You get what you pay for.
Awesome thank you so much for your sharing your knowledge
From the 1930's up to 1970's British vehicles were POSITIVE grounded, so that rider my have had a foreigner working on it
I love your helpful videos and frequently share them with my other DIY pals. I am still chuckling about your frustration with the new fuel containers and the government required spouts. Mine have all been replaced with less complicated aftermarket spouts.
In the video on ethanol for small engines, your ability to sniff the percentage of ETOH was impressive.
I have a fuel question: I always add 2 cycle oil to a gas can before adding gasoline to prevent me from forgetting to add the oil. However, when a relative borrows a tool and fuel, is there an easy way to determine whether oil has been added to the fuel.
Thank you for your excellent videos.
If I had to guess as to why. at some point someone probably had a battery with the negative and positive posts on the wrong side for this installation. so they added them cables to make everything reach.
Some people should not try diy. It just makes a problem cost them more money. But I guess that is what feeds your family. I hope they can all find you to fix their fixes. LOL
That guy needs to realize how lucky he is. That mower shows years of neglect.
You should have checked alternator and voltage regulator as well.
I was wondering how you learned your skills as a mechanic! I have learned so much from your videos!😊
A little bit of college, a little bit of hands-on experience, and some unwritten knowledge passed down from others.
Most good mechanics are just mechanically inclined by nature.
My brother could take them apart when he was younger, finally figured out how to reassemble them correctly.
I went to broke hillbilly university, and can essentially fix anything.
Your videos not only save time and money - they can also save lives! I recently tackled a fuel line replacement on my Husqvarna tractor after watching a few videos - when I had it apart I realized the gas I was smelling was coming from a fuel line barely holding onto the tank. Literally fell off in my hand. Didn’t want to think what this would have done if I had been running it when it was hot. Many thanks!
Nice fix , thanks for sharing !!
Thanks Del!
Awesome video
One of my favorite sayings for customers of this nature in 'If his brains were gasoline, he couldn't run a piss ants Go Kart around a Dime'. And they have keys and a license to drive a vehicle on the roads!!
Great video as usual thanks for sharing !
good work
I had a guy give me an old Ford garden tractor/mower. He said he charged the battery and the starter would still not engage. Since he new I worked on old mowers he just gave it to me because he couldn't figure out what was wrong and he had a zero turn he was mowing with anyway. The starter was running backwards and wouldn't engage the starter bendix. Thing is, it was an old unit. Some farm machinery used to use a positive ground. He had reversed charged the battery... yes, it did hold about half a charge. So... I discharged the battery completely... waited until the next day and then recharged it correctly. Hooked the battery up correctly and the starter worked fine. There was several other little things that needed to be fixed but within a few days it was running like a top. Cost to fix... about $50.00 for oil and filter, air filter and spark plug. I also cleaned the carb, sharpened and balanced the blades, greased the front axle and spindles, greased the mower spindles and checked the belts. Seems like I sold it for around $450.... nice profit!!