Installing/hooking up DF70

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edandq

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I just purchased a DF70 and am hooking it up myself. It's hung, and steering is done. My questions stem around the Tach and the throttle. I don't have the instructions to install them, so what do I do? The tach seems easy on the engine end, but on the Tachometer, so are a ton of connections to which I don't think I need all of them, I'm not sure. Thoughts/help? Yes, I know I should get a manual, but I don't have time right now...
 
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Re: Installing/hooking up DF70

I would suggest a manual. If you connect the wrong wire at the control, you may need to replace a ECU, cost close to 1100.00. What year, what control, what tach, what harness from engine to control?
 
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Re: Installing/hooking up DF70

Ditto Clanton.<br /><br />If you don't have time to do it right, you don't have time to do it at all.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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Re: Installing/hooking up DF70

Of course you're both correct. I just figured it wasn't that difficult. And in fact, when I went home tonight, and started looking at it, it was pretty simple. I had an old (1970) Johnson, and that was easy to me, but this had so many other stuff, but when looking at each connection, it was pretty straight forward. Yes, I will get a manual. It's a 2003 lease returnee, and yes, was/am trying to save some money. I just thought some tips if any might help. I would and will obviously take it in if I'm not 100% sure about something!
 
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Re: Installing/hooking up DF70

Oh, and I wanted to clarify. I don't the repair manual (getting), but do have the schematics and install instructions which came with the tach. It's the standard tach which comes new with the engine.
 
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Re: Installing/hooking up DF70

Those should be adequate, E&Q.<br /><br />I have both the Service Manual and the rigging (set up)instructions for my 2001 DF70. If I can answer a specific question, please ask.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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Re: Installing/hooking up DF70

JB,<br /><br />Thanks. It's going together pretty well actually. I'm really excited. Is there anything I should know specific about this engine? I'm hoping to dump some oil in it this weekend and maybe even get a test run in ;)
 
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