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Test Procedure 10 - Voltage Regulator:
1. Place the neutral lock-out cam in the SERVICE position, put the forward and reverse lever in the NEU-
TRAL position, and chock the wheels.
2. Check that the wires are connected correctly and are tight. If they are not, rewire or tighten as neces-
sary.
3. Start the engine and check engine-governored RPM. The reading should be between 2670-2730 RPM.
If it is not, adjust the accelerator cable at the electrical component box (See Fuel System, Section 14).
4. With the battery in good condition and fully charged, and with proper ventilation, run the engine for sev-
eral minutes to bring the voltage regulator to operating temperature, then release the accelerator pedal
to stop the engine. Using a multimeter set to DC volt (DCV), place the red (+) probe on the large post of
the solenoid with the red wire from the voltage regulator attached. Place the black (-) probe on the neg-
ative (-) post of battery. Depress the accelerator to start the engine, and run it at full governed speed. If
the reading is between 14.7 and 15.3 volts, the regulator is good. If the reading is lower than 14.7 volts
but rising steadily, check battery condition (See Hydrometer Test, Page 128). If the reading is lower
than 14.7 volts and not rising, and the starter/generator is good; or if the reading is over 15.3 volts and
continues to rise, replace voltage regulator (Figure 12-27).
Test Procedure 11 - Ignition Spark:
1. Place the neutral lock-out cam in the SERVICE position, put the forward and reverse lever in the NEU-
TRAL position, and chock the wheels.
• DO NOT OPERATE GASOLINE VEHICLE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTI-
LATION. ENGINE PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS AN ODORLESS, DEADLY POI-
SON.
• LEAVE THE BATTERY CONNECTED WHILE PERFORMING TEST PROCEDURE 10.
FIGURE 12-27
FIGURE 12-28
• LEAVE THE BATTERY CONNECTED WHILE PERFORMING TEST PROCEDURE 11.
DANGER
NOTE
OFF
DC V
DATA HOLD
AC V
AC/DC 500V MAX
250V MAX
BATTERY
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
SOLENOID
RE
D
IGNITION GAP
TEST TOOL
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
SPARK PLUG
FRAME
NOTE
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