keep blowing fuse

RayMel1

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Lawn tractor was running fine, then fuse blew. As soon as I insert a new fuse it blows. The key is OUT of the lawn tractor. What could be causing this? Craftsman Lawn tractor 917270514
 
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motoman

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A wire carrying voltage expects a _" normal" load , but not a direct short to ground which tells the current god to supply all its got. That is current like an arc welder. To avoid smoke and fire a fuse is used to disconnect the wire until a repair can be made. As noted loosen all wiring and look for chafed, split, cracked insulation or even a broken stub of wire flopping around. And sometimes the device hooked up can fail and draw excessive current, opening the fuse. Patience, These are most frustrating problems sometimes.
 
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