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hitecredneck1
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have ctek chargers, quick disconnects etc. the problem is getting to the bolt. too much stuff packed in around the plus terminal in the xr 4040h tractor.
keeping battery charged during winter, suggestion to attach to plus side
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oosik
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Get yourself a pig-tail to permanently attach to the battery terminal tightening bolts and that will terminate out & under the hood. Then just plug into the pig-tail when done each time. I do this with my Battery Tender Plus in the winter.
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hitecredneck1
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Can't get to the battery plus side without removing the computer. This is a downside of the xr. Is there any other always hot location on the tractor that does not go thru a relay or the key?
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boggen
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what you are asking / wanting is coming down to a needing a wiring diagram for the tractor.
a service / shop manual for tractor would have the wiring diagram. you might try contacting a local dealer to see if they might fax/email you a wiring diagram. so you can track down wire colors and were they lead to.
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on other hand, ya moaning about getting to the positive post on battery, it is a one time deal, get over it, and just get it done. if battery ever needs to be replaced, you will have it figured out. ya i know sounding like a rear, but *shrugs* maybe that is all that is needed to get it done. vs actual limitation of no room.
nvmyhd
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On the "drivers" side near the cab the distribution block is easily accessible you could try that. But it may be fuzed between that and the battery.
I used that as my connection for my LEDs
I used that as my connection for my LEDs
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hitecredneck1
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Good idea, fuzed is ok, relays are not, will look this weekend. would be nice if I had a wiring diagram.
pvholgado
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My charger came with pigtails- I hardwired them in and just pop the quick connect together- works great-
Travelover
Elite Member
I think this is the best solution. The connector used commonly is called an SAE two pin connector - you can buy them at an auto parts store or on line. Amazon.com: sae 2 pin connector
k0ua
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On those (and I have used them too) be sure that the one that stays on the vehicle the negative(ground) connection is the exposed pin so that as it flops around and accidently comes in contact with the frame of the vehicle, it will not arc and short out the battery.
This is one reason I like Anderson Powerpoles and suggested using them in that both connectors are insulated. The other reasons are they are self cleaning, and they require less force to disconnect if you accidentally forget to unplug the charger and drive away.
Amazon.com: anderson powerpole connectors
I use Anderson Powerpoles for all of my 12 volt Amateur radio connections, as do most hams.
These connectors are hermaphrodites (sexless) connectors, so there is not a male and female connector.
Travelover
Elite Member
Agree, the Andersons are also good. I mentioned the SAE connector as this is what comes on many charger / maintainers. I try to stay out of the sex lives of my connectors. :laughing:
