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What could be the cause for the connector getting hot

The connector and both wires going to the altinator on my mower get very hot , just as I connect them to gather ,, I have tried with out the switch on and also disconneted it still gets very hot fast I have also pulled the Stator and cleaned the altinator real good , It did not solve the problem ,,, I have checked the wiring real well All looks Good . Anyone that knows any thing please Help Thanks KEN

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The wires get hot because of excessive current flow ,probably from a faulty regulator for the alternator that is allowing the voltage to rise uncontrolled . Have the alternator professionally checked as there may be a wire shorting out

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Hi..my name is Keith..and it sounds like you have a bad coil..i hope this helps

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SOURCE: Husqvarna YTH 2448 mower PTO switch is getting hot

I have a husqvarna yth2448 mower whitch the pto switch burns out and pull apart .Blade stop turning and mower remains running

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  • Posted on Apr 12, 2011

SOURCE: I have a cub cadet

Here are all of the Cub Cadet Wiring Diagrams from Cub Cadets website: http://www.cubfaq.com/wiringdiagrams.html

From your description, this almost matches the Original Cub Cadet wiring, but there are a few differences. Here is the wiring diagram: http://www.cubfaq.com/wiringdiagrams/original.jpg

The Cub Cadet 1200 and 1250 have the same wiring diagrams, but they are different from what you described. Here is the wiring diagram: http://www.cubfaq.com/wiringdiagrams/1200.jpg

I also found the Cub Cadet 125 to be somewhat similar to your description. Here it is: http://www.cubfaq.com/wiringdiagrams/125.jpg

I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_69f3cc28d95bf514

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 26, 2011

SOURCE: my mower started and ran find this morning. I

I can help you. Lets start with the red cable at the battery. But first look under the seat for a switch. See if it is in the right place and has not fallen down. This is a safety switch, some one must be sitting in the seat for it to start or the blades to switch on. So back to the battery and cables, follow the red or positive cable away from the battery, you will find the starter relay. This relay has two large post (cables) One just came from the battery, the other side goes to the starter. Follow it to find the starter. The relay will also have two smaller terminals, One will of these wires will come from the key switch start the engine. The best way to check this relay is to jump from the hot side of the cable (post) to the small terminal that hooks to the start switch. You can use a small screw driver to make the jump. Try this and you will get an Idea as to what is what..

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 05, 2012

SOURCE: craftsman mower deck engaging intermitantly

I believe I would start by looking at the grounding for the solenoid(clutch) sounds like that it may be intermittent. Or the spring assembly that physically engages the assembly on the deck my be dirty or need a lubricant and a cleaning or both. Good Luck

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