AD Boivin 2002 Snow Hawk, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 - 16
Verification
Check the regulator ground to make sure that the circuit is
complete. If need be, connect a ground wire from the regulator
to the engine.
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NOTICE:
Use a voltmeter that can measure alternating current (AC). To
get precise readings, use a voltmeter with an effective tension
voltmeter (RAMS).
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Connect one wire of the voltmeter to a BLACK/YELLOW wire.
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Connect the other wire of the voltmeter to a YELLOW wire
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Lift the rear of the vehicle and put it on a support.
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Start the engine and let it turn at low speed without
touching the accelerator.
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WARNING
Make sure that no debris is blocking the track since it
could be thrown into the air.
Keep hands, tools, feet and clothes away from the track.
Make sure that no one is near the vehicle.
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Slowly increase the engine speed.
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If the indicator shows more than 15 volts, the regulator
is defective and must be replaced.
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CAUTION
Never increase the speed of the engine so that the
tension exceeds 15 volts because the lightbulbs will burn
out.
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NOTICE:
No matter what kind of voltmeter is used, peak tension or
effective tension, the tension must not exceed 15 volts (a
defective regulator will allow the tension to go over 15 V if the
speed of the engine is increased).