Fuses blow on motor starter

[Kemp]

The starter fuse on my 20 hp Kohler blows when I turn the key to start. The motor will still start but the fuse burns out. Any ideas?

thanks, Kemp

 

[Squirtgun]

Bad ground or a bare wire touching metal somewhere?

 

[Kemp]

I checked the obvious exposed wiring. Maybe the starter solenoid or the ignition switch is shorting out. Motor still starts but blows the fuse. Then I have to replace the fuse to start it again.

 

[Chris Tharpe]

I checked the obvious exposed wiring. Maybe the starter solenoid or the ignition switch is shorting out. Motor still starts but blows the fuse. Then I have to replace the fuse to start it again.

time for the ole aluminum foil trick till it can be fixed properly

 

[810f250]

I checked the obvious exposed wiring. Maybe the starter solenoid or the ignition switch is shorting out. Motor still starts but blows the fuse. Then I have to replace the fuse to start it again.

That sounds like it.....
just curious, how many seconds do you have to crank it before it fires up?

 

[Kemp]

That sounds like it.....
just curious, how many seconds do you have to crank it before it fires up?

Not too many cranks. It usually starts quickly. Russ J. and I discussed it on the phone. I think the voltage regulator is shorted out to ground. I will order one and find out.