Electrical System
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To test 20/25 amp rectier-regulators:
1. Connect single lead adapter in between B+ (center)
terminal of rectier-regulator being tested and
squared single end of tandem adapter lead.
2. Connect tester ground lead (with spring clamp) to
body of rectier-regulator.
3. Connect red lead and 1 black lead to terminals on
open end of tandem adapter lead (connections are
not location specic).
4. Connect remaining black lead from tester to 1 outer
AC terminal on rectier-regulator.
5. Plug tester into proper AC outlet/power for tester
being used. Turn on power switch. POWER light
should be illuminated and 1 of 4 status lights may be
on as well. This does not represent condition of part.
6. Press TEST button until a click is heard and then
release. Momentarily 1 of 4 lights will illuminate
indicating partial condition of part.
To test 15 amp rectier-regulators:
1. Connect tester ground lead (with spring clamp) to
body of rectier-regulator being tested.
2. Connect tester red lead to B+ terminal of rectier-
regulator and 2 black tester leads to 2 AC terminals.
3. Plug tester into proper AC outlet/power for tester
being used. Turn on power switch. POWER light
should be illuminated and 1 of 4 status lights may be
on as well. This does not represent condition of part.
4. Press TEST button until a click is heard and then
release. Momentarily 1 of 4 status lights will
illuminate indicating condition of part.
Condition Conclusion
20/25 amp 15 amp
OK (green) light comes on and stays steady. Disconnect tester black lead
attached to 1 AC terminal and
reconnect it to other AC terminal.
Repeat test. If OK (green) light
comes on again, part is good
and may be used.
Part is good and may be used.
NOTE: A ashing LOW light can also occur as
a result of an inadequate ground lead
connection. Make certain connection
location is clean and clamp is secure.
Other lights come on.
Rectier-regulator is faulty and should not be used.
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
NOTE: Observe following guidelines to avoid damage to electrical system and components:
● Make sure battery polarity is correct. A negative (–) ground system is used.
● Disconnect rectier-regulator plug and/or wiring harness plug before doing any electric welding on equipment
powered by engine. Disconnect all other electrical accessories in common ground with engine.
● Prevent stator (AC) leads from touching or shorting while engine is running. This could damage stator.
NOTE: 20 amp charging systems use a 15 amp stator with a 25 amp rectier-regulator.
Most engines are equipped with a 15, 20, or 25 amp regulated charging system.
15/20/25 Amp Regulated Charging System
Stator
Stator is mounted on crankcase behind ywheel. Follow procedures in Disassembly and Reassembly if stator
replacement is necessary.
Rectier-Regulator
NOTE: When installing rectier-regulator, take note of terminal positions and install plug correctly.
NOTE: Disconnect all electrical connections attached to rectier-regulator. Testing may be performed with rectier-
regulator mounted or loose. Repeat applicable test procedure 2 or 3 times to determine condition of part.
Rectier-regulator is mounted on backing shroud assembly. To replace it, disconnect plug, remove mounting screws,
and ground lead.
Testing rectier-regulator may be performed as follows, using appropriate rectier-regulator tester.