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6. Connect the ignition switch start wire ( B , Figure 205) to
the starter motor terminal.
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7. Install the voltage regulator wire onto the starter motor
positive terminal ( A ). Start by hand the terminal nut.
Tighten to 45 lb-in (5 Nm).
Voltage Regulator
Your engine may be equipped with either a 20 amp or a 20/50
amp voltage regulator. The 20/50amp voltage regulator has a
capacitor mounted to a bracket atop the regulator.
1. Install the regulator into the engine block. Align the
regulator mounting holes with the threaded holes in the
engine block.
2. Start by hand the 2 mounting fasteners ( C , Figure 206).
Tighten to 90 lb-in (10.2 Nm).
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3. Connect the stator wire harness connector to the voltage
regulator connector ( A ).
NOTE: The 20 amp alternator has a single 2-wire connector.
The 20/50 amp alternator has double 2-wire connectors.
4. Connect the RED voltage regulator wire with ring
terminal connector to the positive starter motor terminal
( B ).
NOTE: On 20/50 amp alternator equipped engines, an
additional wire, from the capacitor, needs to be installed
on the starter motor positive terminal. See Figure 207 as a
reference.
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5. Start by hand the starter motor positive terminal nut.
Tighten to 45 lb-in (5 Nm).
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