Hustler mini z

[Nbalderas]

Hello to all, I have a hustler mini z model927251 that the clutch went out on. I bought a new one from xtreme outdoor power equipment and the instruction on that say that my voltage can't be higher than 14 or 14.2 max on full throttle or my new clutch will fail. I am getting a 14.59 reading and I've been doing some research but really haven't gotten anywhere. I ran a ground wire straight to the rectifier because didn't get a ground reading on it but still the same issue its still at 14.59. Does anybody now what my voltage should be? Is 14.59 really to high? Oh, I also bought a new battery for it. Thanks in advance

 

[BlazNT]

You need to return the clutch that is not built correctly. My mower puts out 14.7 all day long all the time.

 

[Nbalderas]

You need to return the clutch that is not built correctly. My mower puts out 14.7 all day long all the time.

I will be calling the manufacturer... Thanks

 

[Nbalderas]

You need to return the clutch that is not built correctly. My mower puts out 14.7 all day long all the time.

Got this reply from the manufacturer.

All electric PTO clutches in the industry can only sustain a maximum of 14.2, at 14.3 the clutch will start to overheat and burn up. Honda states that there engines should on be producing a max of 14.1 anything over this is out of spec.

If you could hook your meter into the plug where the clutch and mower plug together, then start the engine and run at full throttle. See what the voltage is at the plug with the clutch engaged and blades spinning at WOT.

 

[BlazNT]

Got this reply from the manufacturer.

All electric PTO clutches in the industry can only sustain a maximum of 14.2, at 14.3 the clutch will start to overheat and burn up. Honda states that there engines should on be producing a max of 14.1 anything over this is out of spec.

If you could hook your meter into the plug where the clutch and mower plug together, then start the engine and run at full throttle. See what the voltage is at the plug with the clutch engaged and blades spinning at WOT.

I am going to try this tonight because I really want to know for my own knowledge. Now for any one who reads this later I am going to explain how I am going to do this so no one thinks I am laying under a mower with the blades and engine running. DO NOT EVER DO THAT!!! I am going to get my home made alligator clip leads and connect them to the wiring harness. Route the wires away from moving objects and the hot muffler to a spot I can connect my electrical tester safely. Then turn on mower and engage PTO and read the voltage. I will report back my findings after I get this done.

 

[Carscw]

I just got 14.4 engine running blades on.
I probed the wires then started the engine.

 

[BlazNT]

I just got 14.4 engine running blades on.
I probed the wires then started the engine.

And the big question. Is you PTO burning up? :laughing:

 

[Carscw]

And the big question. Is you PTO burning up? :laughing:

3236 hours so maybe it's time.
I have had one come apart and destroy the belt and idler pulleys that sit next to it for the hydros. Don't believe it had anything to do with how many volts.

 

[Nbalderas]

I am going to try this tonight because I really want to know for my own knowledge. Now for any one who reads this later I am going to explain how I am going to do this so no one thinks I am laying under a mower with the blades and engine running. DO NOT EVER DO THAT!!! I am going to get my home made alligator clip leads and connect them to the wiring harness. Route the wires away from moving objects and the hot muffler to a spot I can connect my electrical tester safely. Then turn on mower and engage PTO and read the voltage. I will report back my findings after I get this done.

Just reporting back. I did the test on the wiring harness connections and got a 13.51 reading. I guess I'm good. I appreciate your replies.

 

[BlazNT]

Just reporting back. I did the test on the wiring harness connections and got a 13.51 reading. I guess I'm good. I appreciate your replies.

Yes that is good for your application. Glad to hear it is going to work.