If you’ve never used a voltmeter to test electrical circuits on 12-volt farm equipment, cars or trucks, but wanted to learn, here’s how: Voltmeters cost from $15 to $300. $50 will buy an economy-grade ...

I'm having problem with a starter motor on a riding mower, and need to check if the motor is getting juice and not working or if something else isn't working and no juice is getting to the starter.

A customer recently called to ask questions about the electrical system on his machine. I asked if he had a voltmeter. There was a long pause, then he said, “Yes, but I don’t know how to use it.” He ...