How to Wire Your Old Garden Tractor w/ Battery Ignition and Stator Charging

In this video I show you how to wire your old Garden Tractor. This applies to all old tractors equipped with a Battery Ignition and Stator Charging System.

This is a basic overview and does not go over safety switches, and other safety relays.

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[mistral]

Sensational video Norman. You deserve a medal and an honorary PhD from an Ivy League university for your brilliant teaching style. If only others whose job it is to teach people were even half as good as you, the world would be a much smarter place. TOP MARKS MATE! WELL DONE! :-)

[b]

Hands Down THE BEST explanation of wiring - and I’ve searched all over YouTube and the Internet. THANK YOU

[frankgould]

This is THE best wiring video I have found after MANY viewings. Most have left me more confused than when I started. THANKS.

[jagerwiard]

I literally followed this step by step and completely rewired my 1971 MTD 990— VERY HELPFUL

[craigpittsinger]

Fantastic video! Norman explains each circuit simply and clearly so that anyone can understand them. He also illustrates each circuit well with his layouts. Excellent job!

[bulletbobweldon]

Great video! Very straightforward and well explained. Being in the automotive industry for 34 years I couldn’t have explained it better. Amazing job Norm!

[ArrowSmith]

I'm building a go cart with a lot of parts from an old lawn tractor. This is the only video that made literally any sense at all. Thanks!

[TrehanCreekOutdoors]

Super fabulous video! It's clear and straight to the point. Easy to follow and understand. The diagrams are helpful but the best part, I think, is simply seeing each system broken down into its components and wired correctly. I'm considering stripping out all the wiring in an older rider mower I am rebuilding and wiring it up as you show in order to completely eliminate all the safety and kill switches which annoy me to death and to have good, new wire and connections. I'll be checking out the other videos on your site and when I need parts, you will be the first place I check. Thanks for sharing this video.

[paulineokelo]

Thank you Norman, you certainly know your way around the electrics. This has really helped me to understand the tractor circuit

[zanderxymox]

I love these videos, you really simplify everything and I honestly learn a lot watching your videos. Well done!

[alfonzo]

Great video and to the point explanation No music or distractions and no excess gibberish . THANKS

[matthewfrancis]

I’m inherited grandfather’s JD 314. I’m refurbishing it. The wiring was a mess. Thanks Norman you just made my re-wiring so much easier.

[rauldemoura]

Thank you SOO MUCH Norman! I know there are very few wires on my Gravely 8122, but without knowing WHERE they go is very frustrating! You are CLEAR, CONCISE and to the point! Thank again!

[christophermaillie]

That was an incredibly helpful, by its simple, easy to copy formula, video for any of us just encountering rewiring an old tractor.

[thomasschmidt]

Very well done! Halfway through the video I realized my mistake and one adjustment later the starter worked as expected.

[joedalton]

Thank you for this easy to understand explanation of the flow and connections of a 12 volt system. The understanding part for me is due to your clear annunciation. Also, thank you for not using "slut words" that are found in so many of these videos. You are truly a professional.

[freddiehendriks]

Great work young man. Super easy to understand and sorted my starter problems in no time. Well

[mikegrant]

Very simple and cogent explanation of how a small engine electrical system works. Great job!

[partsroz]

Really professional instruction. Hell if i had a teacher like you at school i would have gone places. you left nothing to chance.

[de]

I do wish I had this when I totally tor apart my tractor. I got it back together but not nearly as quick or easy as if I knew about this video. Thank you for saving tractors!