Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Can someone please check the voltage on their newer JD snowblower headlight plug at wide open throttle with the heated handgrips turned off? Mine varies quite a bit whether or not I have the heated hand grips on. With them off, I am a little over 20 volts, which must be way too high because I have been blowing bulbs since I bought it. I replaced the voltage regulator and there is currently around 20 volts at wide open throttle, at the headlight plug, with the heated handgrips turned off. The resistor under the dash that makes the heated handgrips work was melted, so I replace it. I assume what is left is a possible problem in the stator/generator. ***Update*** I think I have it fixed. The voltage regulator wasn't getting a good ground. It would spark as I took it on and off with the engine running which would make the voltage jump up and down. I ran a ground wire from the voltage regulator to ground and I am getting a constant 12.7-13 volts at the bulb now. Hopefully it's fixed for good.