[Farmall] Oliver Cletrac HG Question

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If the battery is hooked up with reverse polarity, John. the machine 
will start and run, but if equipped with an ammeter, it will show on the 
discharge side when charging, and charge when discharging.  That is 
always a big clue to reversed hookup.

Charlie

John McDevitt wrote:

>Thanks.  I figured that was a good indicator but wanted a second
>opinion.  My Super A is the same way.
>
>John McDevitt
>Danielsville, PA
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>glines
>Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 3:05 PM
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>Subject: Re: [Farmall] Oliver Cletrac HG Question
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>Probably a "+" ground.  Look at the clamps on the
>cables.  The posts on the battery are different size. 
>The clamps are probably sized to fit the correct post.
>
>--- John McDevitt <jmcd at entermail.net> wrote:
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>>Sorry, I know this is not Farmall related but since
>>I subscribe to this
>>list I thought I'd post the question here.
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>>A friend of mine has an Oliver Cletrac HG.  He asked
>>me to help him get
>>the thing running.  The battery has been removed
>>from the tractor and he
>>does not know which way it goes.  It is 6 volt. 
>>Does anyone know if
>>this is a positive (or negative) ground?
>>
>>Thanks much,
>>
>>John McDevitt
>>Danielsville, PA
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>Andy Glines
>Evansville, IN
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