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272144 Vanguard Twin Cylinder OHV BRIGGS & STRATTON.pdf

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DC Alternator<br />

The DC alternator provides DC current for charging<br />

a 12 volt battery. The current from the alternator is<br />

unregulated and is rated at 3 amps. The output rises<br />

from 2 amps @ 2400 RPM, to 3 amps @ 3600 RPM.<br />

7. If NO or LOW output is found, test diode.<br />

<br />

1. Stator assembly (1), Fig. 12.<br />

2. One RED lead from stator (2).<br />

ÌÌ<br />

ÌÌ<br />

Ì<br />

3. DIODE encased at connector (3).<br />

4. RED connector output lead (4).<br />

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Fig. 13<br />

Diode Test<br />

Fig. 12<br />

<br />

<br />

In the DIODE TEST position, the meter will display<br />

the forward voltage drop across the diode(s). If the<br />

voltage drop is less than 0.7 volts, the meter will<br />

BEEP once and display the voltage drop. A<br />

CONTINUOUS TONE indicates CONTINUITY<br />

(shorted diode). An INCOMPLETE CIRCUIT (open<br />

diode) is displayed as OL.<br />

Output Test<br />

NOTE: The battery MUST be in good condition to<br />

perform this test.<br />

WHEN CHECKING ALTERNATOR COM-<br />

PONENTS, PERFORM THE TEST IN THE<br />

FOLLOWING SEQUENCE:<br />

1. Insert RED test lead into 10A receptacle in<br />

meter.<br />

2. Insert BLACK test lead into COM receptacle.<br />

3. Rotate selector to A== (DC amps) position.<br />

4. Attach RED test lead clip (1) to DC output<br />

terminal, Fig. 13.<br />

5. Attach BLACK test lead clip to POSITIVE (+)<br />

battery terminal (2).<br />

6. With engine running at 3600 RPM, output should<br />

be 2 - 4 amps DC.<br />

NOTE: The output will vary with the battery voltage.<br />

If the battery is at maximum voltage the output<br />

will be approximately 2 amps.<br />

1. Insert RED test lead (1) into V receptacle in<br />

meter.<br />

2. Insert BLACK test lead (2) into COM receptacle<br />

in meter.<br />

3. Rotate selector to +))))) (DIODE TEST) position.<br />

4. Attach RED test lead clip to point A and BLACK<br />

test lead clip to the stator output lead (3), Fig. 14.<br />

(It may be necessary to pierce the wire with a pin<br />

as shown.)<br />

a. If meter BEEPS once, diode is OK.<br />

b. If meter makes a CONTINUOUS TONE,<br />

diode is defective (shorted). Replace diode.<br />

c. If meter displays OL proceed to step 5.<br />

5. Reverse test leads.<br />

a. If meter BEEPS once, diode is installed<br />

backwards. Replace diode.<br />

b. If meter still displays OL, diode is open.<br />

Replace diode.<br />

6. If diode tests OK, check stator for bare wires or<br />

other obvious defects. If bad or grounded leads<br />

are not visible, replace the stator.<br />

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