Cushman TURF-TRUCKSTER, Service & Repair Manual

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5. Stop engine and replace battery with a known
good battery. Reconnect multimeter test leads as
shown in Figure 10E-1.
6. Start the engine.
•
As engine RPM increases, voltage should in-
crease to 14 to 14.5 volts. Current output should
increase to a maximum of 55 amps.
NOTE
Charge condition of battery will affect current
(amp) output.
•
As the battery begins to charge, the current out-
put will slowly decrease.
•
If NO voltage and/or current is measured, alter-
nator is faulty.
VOLTAGE TEST (See Figure 10E-1)
1. Set multimeter to 20 VDC range.
2. Connect NEG (–) lead of the multimeter to a good
ground.
3. Touch the POS (+) lead of the multimeter to the
“B” terminal of alternator.
•
Should read 12 volts.
•
NO or low voltage, check battery, connections
and wiring.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECTION 10E. CHARGING SYSTEM —
3-CYLINDER 660 GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES
10E-2