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    dmills20 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 15, 2012, 08:19 AM
    New Battery won't hold a charge.
    I have a Montgomery Wards Signature Elite 2000 Riding Mower with a 42 inch cut and an 18 HP Briggs and Stratton engine. I believe the Model Number is TMO33942 A and the Serial Number under the seat is 37 002 7538. I can mow my 1/2 acre yard perhaps twice, within a two week time, but when I try to start it again in a day or two it will barely crank over. The Battery is new, The lights are not hooked up so there is no drain in that respect. I thought that if I had a wiring diagram, I might be able to fix it myself and save a little money, as I am an old fart and am on a limited income. I need HELP!
    Thanks Darl "Pete" Mills
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    Sep 15, 2012, 09:10 AM
    Have the battery tested. I have seen new car batteries that are defective so this is possible too.
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    Sep 16, 2012, 04:18 PM
    Hi,
    My guess is a blown diode, but that said here is an link to the manual and page 23 is the wiring schematic.
    Montgomery Ward Lawn Tractor Operating Manual | ManualsOnline.com
    Peace,
    Clarke
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