Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): jd 240, amp fuse, ac volts

Question
i am working on a jd 240 garden tractor. the owner hooked up a battery charger backward, now it will not start and blows the 20 amp fuse. please help thanks bill

Answer
Hello Bill:

>>Have you Checked the Stator/Charging Coils/Alternator?
>>Hooking up the Battery Charger Backwards may have Damaged the Stator/Charging Coil/Alternator and is Shorting Out the Engine Electrical.
>>Check the Ign Module for Damage as a Reason for the Unit Not Starting.
>>For Testing the Electrical (Charging) System on Mowers you can Use this Site Addy; http://engines.myfaqcenter.com/Answer.aspx?p_faqid=3438 and Use the Link for AC Volts/DC Amps Meter Setting Chart. This is for Briggs Engines and Works Well for Kohler and Other Engine OEMs.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers 240 and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. *You can Drag the View Windows for Better Viewing.*
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John