GT2544 Hour Meter dies and now when I start it it blows the 5 amp fuse.

[BudMac]

Hi All, My hour meter died on my GT2544. It still ran, but now when I go to start it, as soon as the motor engages, the 5 amp fuse blows. Is this related to the Hour meter. Do I ned to replace it?
Thanks,
Bud

 

[Rivets]

Could be part of the problem, but you’ll have to do some electrical troubleshooting to solve this one. Here is the wiring schematic for your unit. I would start by disconnecting the hour meter from the circuit and try the unit. For an experienced tech this could be a 15 minute fix or a 3 hour trace and test. I wouldn’t throw any parts at it until I found the cause. Hour meter is $125.00+.

https://www.ccpartsnmore.com/uploaded/files/cub-wire-schematics/cub-gt-tractor-wiring/GT%202544%20%282006-2008%29.pdf

 

[BudMac]

Could be part of the problem, but you’ll have to do some electrical troubleshooting to solve this one. Here is the wiring schematic for your unit. I would start by disconnecting the hour meter from the circuit and try the unit. For an experienced tech this could be a 15 minute fix or a 3 hour trace and test. I wouldn’t throw any parts at it until I found the cause. Hour meter is $125.00+.

https://www.ccpartsnmore.com/uploaded/files/cub-wire-schematics/cub-gt-tractor-wiring/GT%202544%20%282006-2008%29.pdf

Thanks for your help, I'll give it a look. My gut tells me that when I power washed it the meter got wet. When I pulled it I could see moisture inside. I appreciate your help.,
Bud

 

[Rivets]

Might be your problem, but I have my doubts. I’m think a short somewhere else, thanks why I never assume anything when troubleshooting electrical problems. I test, test and test again until I’m pretty sure I’ve found the problem. Remember most places will not do a refund on electrical components.

 

[BudMac]

THANKS!