03/04/2026
Wee callout to a Manitou tele with a no start condition.
Jusp started to begin diagnosis, found the machine was not charging.
Few quick checks in and found the culprit, a bad connection in the fuse box had caused excessive heat and melted/fractured the charge fuse.
Terminal plug removed from the fuse box and the terminals repaired, new fuse installed and machine jump started to recharge.
After sufficient time charging, a comprehensive battery/charging system test was carried out and found charging system operating as normal, but due to being ran so low the battery had a damaged cell. Battery replaced with like for like and machine returned to service within 2 hours of getting the call.
Not bad for a Friday 😎