AC_B-1Novice 1 Posted July 16, 2010 I have an AC/608 with a tiller and the engine has what looks like a fuse on the side of the alternator. There is a fuse behind the dash as in picture 2. Is the one on the alternator needed for the some reason? larry Pic 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLT 708 Posted July 16, 2010 That piece that looks like a fuse holder should have connected to directly on the part where your arrow shows. It is the charge wire from the engine alternator. Somebody lost the original connector and soldered a jumper(red) to get to the ammeter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC_B-1Novice 1 Posted July 16, 2010 Bob...That actually is a fuse holder stretched out. Maybe someone mounted that part to do just what you said. I take it from your post that I could remove that and simply connect the black wire and the red wire together and be ok. larry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al 6 Posted July 16, 2010 HI, The wire that mates with this socket has a diode in it and this is the rectifier to charge the battery. Briggs sells the diodes separately to solder on to the wire. DO NOT PUT A FUSE OR CONNECT THIS WIRE TO THE BATTERY OR 12VOLTS WITHOUT A DIODE IN SERIES WITH THE LINE. It will smoke the stator windings under the flywheel. Good luck Al Eden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-17_Dave 12 Posted July 17, 2010 The fuse under the dash is there to protect the wiring throughout the tractor from a dead short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC_B-1Novice 1 Posted July 18, 2010 WOW, thanks Al. That is some good information to know. I hope I can find the part I need as I'm not very good at explaining to parts people when I need something I no nothing about. They sort of give me a blank stare...:D larry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrSteele 476 Posted July 19, 2010 The diode is extremely available. It should be in stock at any decent parts store, from either Briggs or the aftermarket. I keep at least one in stock at my shop just in case, and have used them often. Just tell them your engine number, and the word "diode", and you'll get a box that looks like it would hold 100 diodes, with one inside. Connection requires soldering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites