We must demand schematics for our electrical systems

Let us collectively tell the major equipment manufacturers that we need direct access 
to the layout of the working systems for the equipment on which we spend big dollars

by RALPH WINFIELD

Electrical faults that “come and go” can cause serious frustrations and take machines out of service at critical times, such as harvest days when time is big money.

About a year ago, I introduced this issue and suggested that operator’s manuals should contain electrical schematics. Those are line drawings that allow any person with a reasonable working knowledge of electrical circuitry to trace current paths by being able to predict voltage indicator points.

Better Farming - December 2010