OT: Electrical issue Case 1835C skidloader

eremoao · Nov 29, 2016

Skidloader was starting hard, had a ground wire from battery ground to chassis burn up, replaced that but not to the same location grounded it to the body instead of the hydro unit. Things were fine but still started hard. So I replaced the battery cables, now it tries to start when I connect the cables to the battery, even with the key turned off. Only thing I can say is different is that the positive cable going to the starter post does not have a rubber boot on it, could that be the problem? Not very good when it comes to electricity. Any help appreciated.

Steve@Advance · Nov 29, 2016

You are on the right track, replacing cables. The reason the ground wire to the chassis burned was because the ground cable to the engine was not making connection and the small chassis wire couldn't handle the load.

As for the engine trying to crank when the cable is connected, look carefully at the positive cable where it connects to the solenoid. It may be attached in such a way that it is touching another terminal, causing the starter to kick in as soon as the battery is connected.

If all connections look good, possibly the starter solenoid contacts are welded from the cable failure causing high amp draw. There is a small wire on the solenoid that gives the signal to pull in the starter. Try disconnecting that wire, see if it still wants to crank. If so, replace the solenoid.

John T · Nov 29, 2016

AS a used tractor dealer I saw several starter solenoid contacts weld and stick together due to a bad battery or a bad cable or connection or ground.

John T

OT: Electrical issue Case 1835C skidloader

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