Bad Boy MZ 42 Owner's, Service & Parts Manual page 26

SECTION 4: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This mower is equipped with two protective fuses: a
25 amp main fuse (pictured to the right) and a 10
This mower is equipped with two protective fuses: a 25
amp clutch fuse (blade engagement). The main fuse
amp main fuse (pictured to the right) and a 10 amp clutch
is located on
fuse (blade engagement). The main fuse is located on the
the left side of the unit; towards the front of the
left side of the unit; towards the front of the engine. The
engine. The clutch fuse is located just
clutch fuse is located just underneath the operator's
underneath the control panel.
console. A blown fuse usually indicates a problem within
the electrical system or an electrical component. Never
In order to access the clutch fuse and the relays
replace a fuse with one of a higher amperage rating or
you will need to take off the control panel by
'bypass' a fuse in any way. Doing so creates a significant
removing four socket head screws using a 1/8"
fire hazard and can cause severe damage to the mower's
hex wrench. This can be seen in the images on
electrical components. If a fuse is repeatedly blowing,
the right. Once you remove the screws remove
contact your Bad Boy dealer.
the control panel and you can access the clutch
fuse and the relay bank.
On most models, the red wire coming out of the engine is
A blown fuse usually indicates a problem within the
the charging wire from the alternator. Check for 13.6 - 14.2
electrical system or an electrical component. Never
volts dc at this wire with engine at full throttle.
replace a fuse with one of a higher amperage rating
or 'bypass' a fuse in any way. Doing so creates a
significant fire hazard and can cause severe damage
to the mower's electrical components. If a fuse is
repeatedly blowing, contact your Bad Boy dealer.
Check the condition and connection of the relays located
under the control panel. Ensure that they are clean and
connected. Make sure that wire terminal ends have not
On most models, the red wire coming out of the
been pushed out of the relay block.
engine is the charging wire from the alternator.
Check for 13.6 - 14.2 volts dc at this wire with engine
at full throttle.
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