Iseki TA545 fuse location & instrument panel issues

[Dazza3431]

Hi all, first post & newbie from Aus!
I have inheritited a Iseki TA545F that is in need of some help; I am fairly mechanicaly & electrically minded & am stumbling through most issues so far with the tractor.
It will be eventually donated to a local Scout Camp in the area once it is fit for running.
So far it has a good solid crank with the starter motor but that is about it!
There are no instrument panel lights, no horn, no lights etc; the only thing I/we can do on it is turn the key (relay clicks) & starter turns nicely (but doesn't start).
I have cleaned up lots of connectors/plugs etc but so far have only found one in line 2A fuse (don't know what it does but it is not blown).
The manuals I have looked out show fuses in various locations including 2 x 40A fuses plus a few for misc items; to date I have been unable to locate any of them!
I hope that has given someone some basic knowledge but happy to supply more info if needed.

Where do I go from here? Where are the fuses & am I missing anything?!

Thanks in advance.


Latest update, I have now managed to get the tractor started & it runs great!
Temp & fuel gauges also work well as well as a few warning lights on the dash; the front loader is fully operational.
I have found the fuses (4) behind the dash, there appears to be no others.

The fuse for the lights/horn/indicators after being replaced blows straight away, after disconnecting all the lights/bulbs & multi switch (for the lights etc) it still blows.
I am guessing it is possibly shorted on the firewall or similar but will keep hunting!

Have now found shorted out/rusted brake switch (above pedal), once removed the fuse no longer blows however still no power to lights (or anywhere on combination switch that controls lights/horn/indicators).



Latest update on our project, the combination switch was found to be damaged (a new one on order), the brake light switch rusted (also on order) & the tail light broken (found one at a tractor wrecker on the other side of the state).

All coming together well now; next issue is a jammed lever for the 3 point linkage at the back, draft control works well.
I will suss out a few other forums to see what others have done.

Happy to hear others that have experience in this?!

 

[Farmtrac602003]

Did you have any luck. I'm trying to get my Dad's TA230 to start. Yesterday, I replaced the ground wire from the battery and cleaned the terminals. I just read about black corrosion on the terminals and I saw some on the positive side. I did try to start it yesterday. One click then dead with no lights on the dash. Based on what I've read in general forums it may be corrosion. I'm also going to try to start it from the starter...touching the spade ignition connection to the positive terminal on the solenoid.

 

[Dazza3431]

Hi Farmtrac, yes it eventually started & once it did ran very well.
The combo/key switch was sprayed with electronic cleaner & after a new battery we jump started it (for extra help) & eventually got it to start.
The starter motor has since caused some issues again where it looks like the solonoid is either jamming in or out, we will pull the starter motor out again shortly & check what the issue is with the solonoid.

By your description it sound like a poor connection as you said, agreed try to short the starter with a screwdriver to see if it has ant effect.
Besides the obvious battery terminals also check the earth bond strap that goes to the chassis for corrosion/rust, the combo switch for the same & of course the wires to the starter motor.