RTV Plow electrical connection

[ShaleniFarm]

I am having some trouble with my RTV900 with plow. The lift doesn't work. :-(

How much voltage goes through the connection. If I put a meter on it, then toggle the switch, should it be -12 and then +12? (Or there abouts?)

How would you bench test the lift actuator?

Thanks,
Neil.

 

[timswi]

I am having some trouble with my RTV900 with plow. The lift doesn't work. :-(

How much voltage goes through the connection. If I put a meter on it, then toggle the switch, should it be -12 and then +12? (Or there abouts?)

How would you bench test the lift actuator?

Thanks,
Neil.

Make sure you didn't blow the fuse...I did that last year.

 

[ShaleniFarm]

Thanks, Tim,
Fuse was good, but the wires at the relay were corroded, so my neighbor and I stripped and put on new connections.

Seems fine for now.

Have a good one!

 

[timswi]

Thanks, Tim,
Fuse was good, but the wires at the relay were corroded, so my neighbor and I stripped and put on new connections.

Seems fine for now.

Have a good one!

Glad to hear that...Plow on!!

I only asked about the fuse because I blew mine due to over-running the lift on the actuator...I really whish the lift was hydro instead of electric...Oh well, can't have everything I guess.

 

[randu]

There is a hydro conversion for the lift of the plow. I just converted mine for about $450. I have a list of items for the conversion that I got off of this site from another member if you would like it.
Randy

 

[timswi]

There is a hydro conversion for the lift of the plow. I just converted mine for about $450. I have a list of items for the conversion that I got off of this site from another member if you would like it.
Randy

I would be intersted in seeing that..Thanks

 

[randu]

Timswi,
This is the parts list I got from another member. I think his name was Robuta

Surplus Center - Hydraulics, Engines, Electrical and More

parts needed

Quanity 1 9-1782 is the selector valve

Quanity 1 9-7257-4 is the hydraulic cylinder

Quanity 8 9-69-01-6-4 sae 6m x 1/4 nptf 90 swivel connectors

Quanity 2 916-1436 1/4 by 36" hoses nptf male


Hydraulic Cylinder Components, Products

The selector valve was not available from the surplus center so I got it at baileynet.com. The bailey part number was 280-166 and it was a Parker valve. I got by with just 6-90 degree swivels but that's up to you.
Randy

 

[timswi]

Thanks Randy...I'll peruse that.

 

[redharley]

RANDU WAS WANDERING IF YOU HAVE ANY PIC'S of this conversion, I to would be interested.

 

[randu]

Redharley,
I don't, but I can take them tomorrow if you like. It's not that big of a conversion.
Randy