Defective controller.

I pulled the controller out of the plastic mounting bracket to remove the screws as instructed above. Long story short; I brushed the face of the controller against a bolt which anchors the drivers seat. The sparks flew.

Thanks Rock Chuck.

24HCF in its entirety, is solely responsible for why my children do not have college funds, my mortgage isn't paid-off and why I will never retire early enough to enjoy the remainder of my life.