Unplug everything put a multi meter across the fuse terminal to earth and as you connect each thing check the meter and it will show when you get a short, might be easier than blowing fuses?each
Hey I could really use some help. I have a old log splitter. When I turn the key the fuse blows immediately. I'm tired of dumping money into this thing. Anytime to help?
great job I have the very same thing going on in my shop right ,I have been working on and off for 3 weeks now but never checked the voltage reg im going out there right now I know thats it ,,thanks so much made my day good channel great job!!!!
How does the voltage regulator work I have husqvarna z254 with Kohler motor I traced my short to the voltage regulator. So I went and bought one put it on and check ground it’s still there
@@RedlandFarm yes and no. I had modified my mower a bit by installing a plow blade and an electric over hydraulic control system. What I think was happening is the battery was getting too low and the charging system on the mower isn't adequate to keep up. The only point the hydraulic system I installed attaches to the mower, is where it wires directly to the battery with a quick disconnect in between. Originally I didn't think it had anything to do with it blowing the fuses, because I had unplugged the quick disconnect (so nothing was drawing and power other than the original components) and the fuse was still blowing. But since I've been running it in its regular mower configuration I haven't been blowing fuses, which leads me to believe that if the battery is low the charging system can't keep up and blows the fuse. But I never found anything definitive causing it. Next winter I might just run a separate battery for the plow controls or make a bracket to run an alternator off of the main belt. If you are having the same problem you might want to check the voltage on your battery it might not be holding a charge which could cause the same issue if I'm correct about what's causing it.
@@RedlandFarm i have a troy bilt mustang zero turn. Rectifier checks out good, fuse holder gets super hot. I actually fixed a chewed up green wire and it quit blowing fuses but the fuse holder is getting super hot and now the mower shuts down and i have to restart. If i figure it out i will reply back. Please do the same if you have any luck.
@@CRyan-iz3wr Will do. I want to try calling Troybilt and see if they offer suggestion. But faulty ground is always possibility, I'm just not good enough yet with multi meter to figure out how to check all wires
A more efficient way of doing it is to unplug everything.....and then plug in one at a time.....you will only blow one fuse.....instead of a whole box.
There are many "proper" ways you can find a short. Circuit testers, multimeters, and yes you can disconnect everything and plug things in one at a time. Fuses are cheap and this video is intended for someone who has zero knowledge and few to no tools for the job. This was intended to be included with a series of videos showing different methods however, I just can't get enough free time to record. If you have the proper knowledge and the time I urge you to make a video and share it, the more information out there the better people can service and maintain their own equipment. Thanks for watching!
Unplug everything put a multi meter across the fuse terminal to earth and as you connect each thing check the meter and it will show when you get a short, might be easier than blowing fuses?each
That would require actual thought process and diagnostic skills. Fuses and time ain't cheap, but hey, it works for him.
Sounds logical.
Thanks for being super basic and to the point.
Hey I could really use some help. I have a old log splitter. When I turn the key the fuse blows immediately. I'm tired of dumping money into this thing. Anytime to help?
Thank you so much for the video, big big help.
great job I have the very same thing going on in my shop right ,I have been working on and off for 3 weeks now but never checked the voltage reg im going out there right now I know thats it ,,thanks so much made my day good channel great job!!!!
Mine blows the fuse right when you put one in, but it starts and runs fine with no fuse sooooo.... Im leaving it that way? 0_o
Thank you this gives me a starting point
Hope you run down the problem quickly, finding a short is tedious
Bingham Mechanic Services thanks it's hard so far thanks for the encouragement
Thank you for this information!
Glad it was helpful!
Mine only blows the fuse when I engage the starter, never blows in the run position. Any idea where that could be?
Did you find out the issue?
How does the voltage regulator work I have husqvarna z254 with Kohler motor I traced my short to the voltage regulator. So I went and bought one put it on and check ground it’s still there
I've got a Husq with the Kohler engine as well, and I keep blowing fuses. I'd love to hear how you resolved that situation.
Good video
Wouldn't it use less fuses if you just disconnected everything. And then plug things in until it blows the fuse.
Yes you could do that as well, I don't mind blowing extra fuses because I save them and make clocks and such out of them
@@handimechanic please show us your repurposed fuses!
@@handimechanic clocks from fuses, kidding right?!? 🤔
Correct, but I wouldn’t want to disconnect everything and spend hours on end remembering where everything is connected, even if I had pictuees
You showed how to disconnect a couple of things.
Can you show how to disconnect the rest?
Mine blows the fuse on the battery with the key off and unplugged. Any guesses? New regulator, new starter, new solenoid..
I’m having the issue now! Doesn’t blow if engine is unplugged so change voltage reg same problem! Any ideas?
Same here
If you want to blow less the fuses disconnect everything first then reconnect things one by one that way you only blow 1 or 2 fuses
Thanks!
My new Z254F only blows fuses at full throttle, 75-80% throttle no problem, 100% and it blows after about 2 min. Really strange.
my troy-bilt zero turn blows them at about 10 minutes mowing. Did you figure out what was causing your issue? Voltage regulator?
@@RedlandFarm yes and no. I had modified my mower a bit by installing a plow blade and an electric over hydraulic control system. What I think was happening is the battery was getting too low and the charging system on the mower isn't adequate to keep up. The only point the hydraulic system I installed attaches to the mower, is where it wires directly to the battery with a quick disconnect in between. Originally I didn't think it had anything to do with it blowing the fuses, because I had unplugged the quick disconnect (so nothing was drawing and power other than the original components) and the fuse was still blowing. But since I've been running it in its regular mower configuration I haven't been blowing fuses, which leads me to believe that if the battery is low the charging system can't keep up and blows the fuse. But I never found anything definitive causing it. Next winter I might just run a separate battery for the plow controls or make a bracket to run an alternator off of the main belt. If you are having the same problem you might want to check the voltage on your battery it might not be holding a charge which could cause the same issue if I'm correct about what's causing it.
@@RedlandFarm same here, hence why i am here.
@@RedlandFarm i have a troy bilt mustang zero turn. Rectifier checks out good, fuse holder gets super hot. I actually fixed a chewed up green wire and it quit blowing fuses but the fuse holder is getting super hot and now the mower shuts down and i have to restart. If i figure it out i will reply back. Please do the same if you have any luck.
@@CRyan-iz3wr Will do. I want to try calling Troybilt and see if they offer suggestion.
But faulty ground is always possibility, I'm just not good enough yet with multi meter to figure out how to check all wires
I get to do this to my riding tractor.😔 Yippie
A more efficient way of doing it is to unplug everything.....and then plug in one at a time.....you will only blow one fuse.....instead of a whole box.
Why not use a multi meter instead of blowing fuses?
@@stuff2disc using volts, ohms or what?
Lol. This is ridiculous. Unplug everything first, then plug in until it blows. Maybe 2 fuses versus 20. 🤦♂️
There is always one ungrateful comment. You win the nasty comment award.
@janetc4306 thanks. That and the 18 fuses i saved by not ignoring common sense and doing things back asswards will help me sleep at night
@@michaelschmitz8028 if you know it all why are you even watching his video?
There are many "proper" ways you can find a short. Circuit testers, multimeters, and yes you can disconnect everything and plug things in one at a time. Fuses are cheap and this video is intended for someone who has zero knowledge and few to no tools for the job. This was intended to be included with a series of videos showing different methods however, I just can't get enough free time to record. If you have the proper knowledge and the time I urge you to make a video and share it, the more information out there the better people can service and maintain their own equipment. Thanks for watching!
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