Greetings -
I own a Dixie Chopper XT 3000 with the infamous red Generac Engine (which the dealer would not exchange and Dixie would not make good) the engine has about 575 Hrs on it. The end of last year I installed a new full sized battery, and put on a rebuilt Dixie Chopper alternator. Used the mower in winter and in the spring. Lately the left alternator bolt was found to have stripped the threads in the block causing the alternator to come our of position and grind. Put a smaller bolt in with a hole insert sleeve. Everything seemed fine.
Now the engine will not start and the battery is run down. After charginge the battery the the engine will wind out but not fire. Normally despite the heavy black carbon on the plug the engine will start right up after a few cranks on the ingition.
The battery still seems to be in good shape after charging it. the alternator is cranking well but the engine is not turning over and the battery is being drained. How can I fix this.
Thanks
I own a Dixie Chopper XT 3000 with the infamous red Generac Engine (which the dealer would not exchange and Dixie would not make good) the engine has about 575 Hrs on it. The end of last year I installed a new full sized battery, and put on a rebuilt Dixie Chopper alternator. Used the mower in winter and in the spring. Lately the left alternator bolt was found to have stripped the threads in the block causing the alternator to come our of position and grind. Put a smaller bolt in with a hole insert sleeve. Everything seemed fine.
Now the engine will not start and the battery is run down. After charginge the battery the the engine will wind out but not fire. Normally despite the heavy black carbon on the plug the engine will start right up after a few cranks on the ingition.
The battery still seems to be in good shape after charging it. the alternator is cranking well but the engine is not turning over and the battery is being drained. How can I fix this.
Thanks