416-8 dumb mistake

[kayvonmansouri 10]

Hey all I'm a new member in SLC.  I ran my 416-8 tractor in a parade, and had a power inverter hooked to the battery to power a smoke machine.  It worked at first but quit working part way through.  Now the battery doesn't charge.  it runs just fine because I have it hooked to a battery tender in-between uses.  But I want to fix it. Would you start with the inverter, regulator or somewhere else,  and how would you test these?  I do have a volt meter.   Any suggestions on where to start are appreciated. 

 

Thanks,

 

Kevin

Edited July 9, 2014 by kayvonmansouri

[rmaynard 15,434]

The first question is what is the ID number of your 416-8? With that info, we can find a wiring diagram. I suspect that the charging circuit on your tractor was not powerful enough to charge the battery and power the invertor at the same time.

[kayvonmansouri 10]

The engine is an onan p216g-I/109760

Part number 759210. Is more info needed IE tractor serial number?

Edited July 9, 2014 by kayvonmansouri

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,039]

A bit different - letters I and C

P216G-I/10976C was used on

1990 416-8 model 31-16O802

1991 416-8 model 31-16O803 Serial 1000001-1999999

1992 416-8 model 31-16O804 Serial 2000001-2999999

 

O=Onan engine

0=number zero

 

This engine has a 20 amp charging system.

 

Tractor decal should be on the rear fender pan under the left side of the seat.

 

Garry