Kohler K582 Service Manual

ALTERNATOR
AKER
NTS
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FIGURE 7 - 14 -- TYPICAL 15 AMP SYSTEM, WIRING DIAGRAM
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TEST A -- With B+ cable connected, check Bt (at
terminal
an rectifier - regulator) to
ground with DC Voltmeter.
If 13.82olts
or hioher. olace minimum load of 5
TROUBLE SHOOTING - 15 AMP SYSTEM
TEST WITH ENGINE RUNNING AT 3600 RPM - NO LOAD
amps on battery to reduce voltage:
A
- 1 -- If charge rate increases.
CONDITION: NO CHARGE TO BATTERY
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A - 2 -- If charge rate does not increase.
POSSIBLE FAULTIREMEDY
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TEST B -- Unplug leads at rectifier - regulator,
connect
VOM (multimeter) across AC
leads, check AC voltage:
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A-1 -- Indicates alternator system OK, battery was
fully charged.
A
- 2 -- Check for defective stator or rectifier -
-- %ulato~(T~TL!)~ - - - - - -
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8-1 -- If less than 28 volts.
8-2 -- If more than 28 volts.
CONDITION: B A TTERY CONTINUOU~LY
CHARGES AT HIGH RATE
TEST C
-- Check B+ to ground with DC Voltmeter:
C-l -- If over 14.7 volts.
'Turn lights on if 60 watts or more or simulate Zood by pZacing a 2.5 ohn I00 watt resistor across
batteiy terminots.
B-1 -- Defective stator, replace with new assembly.
8-2 -- Defective rectifier - regulator, replace with
new unit.
POSSIBLE
FAULTIREMEDY
C-1 -- Rectifier-requlatar not functioninq ~ra~erly.
C - 2 -- if under 14.7 volts.
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Replace with - new unit.
C
- 2 -- Alte~nato~ system OK. Battery unable to
hold charge. Check specific gravity of
battery. Replace if necessary.

Kohler K582 Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Cylinders	2
Starter	Electric
Bore	82.5 mm (3.25 in.)
Stroke	2.75 inches
Horsepower	23 hp