12/15 Amp Battery Charging Systems; To Test Charging System - Kohler KS530 Service Manual

12/15 Amp Battery Charging Systems

NOTE: Always zero digital volt-ohm meter (DVOM) on each scale before testing to ensure accurate readings. Voltage
test should be made with engine running at specifi c test condition noted. Battery should be checked for state
of charge (non-operating voltage 12.5 VDC or lower, battery should be charged or replaced).
When problems occur in keeping a battery fully charged or a battery charges at a high rate, battery or charging
system may be cause of fault. Before performing any testing, battery must be fully charged.

To test charging system:

1. Visually inspect system components and wiring.
Look for damaged or loose wire connections,
including battery cables.
2. Set DVOM to DC volts, place one lead of tester on
rectifi er-regulator body and other lead to battery
negative (-) terminal. Run engine and observe volt
reading on meter. If voltage is 0.5 VDC or less
continue with testing. If voltage is higher than 0.5
VDC, inspect and repair wiring/connections as
needed (insuffi cient ground).
3. Perform these output tests for charging system using
DVOM set to DC volts.
a. With engine off and key switch in OFF position,
measure voltage at battery. If less than 12.4 VDC,
recharge battery and retest. If 12.5 VDC continue
with tests.
b. Run engine at high speed no load (greater than
3000 RPM). After running 1 minute, measure
voltage at battery.
i. If voltage increases to between 13-15 VDC,
system is working correctly.
ii. If voltage increases to 15.5 VDC or higher,
system is overcharging. Replace rectifi er-
regulator.
iii. If voltage stays at 12.5 VDC or decreases,
charging system is NOT operating, proceed to
step 4.
4. With engine off , unplug rectifi er-regulator connector
and inspect connector terminals within connector
body and rectifi er-regulator terminals for corrosion/
arching/damage. Repair/replace as needed. If OK,
proceed to next test.
NOTE: If engine is equipped with stator brake, inspect
white 2 wire stator connector in addition to 3
terminal rectifi er-regulator connector.
5. Set DVOM to AC volts, place test leads to each
white stator wire. Run engine at 1200 RPM or
greater and monitor voltage.
Condition
Voltage is 13 volts AC or
more.
Voltage is less than 13
volts AC.
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Conclusion
Stator is OK.
Stator is faulty. Continue
with steps 6 and 7).
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6. With engine off and stator unplugged from rectifi er-
regulator, check for resistance/continuity between
across stator leads (white wires).
Condition
Resistance is 0.1/0.2
ohms.
Resistance is 0 ohms.
Resistance is infi nity
ohms/no continuity.
NOTE: If engine is equipped with stator brake, retest at
white 2 wire stator connector if results are found
to be unacceptable for confi rmation.
7. With engine off and stator unplugged from rectifi er-
regulator, check for resistance/continuity from stator
leads (white wires) to ground.
Condition
Resistance is infi nity ohms
(no continuity).
Resistance (or continuity)
measured.
8. If stator tests good (steps 4-7), but system was
identifi ed in step 3 as not working, failure is likely
with rectifi er-regulator. Replace rectifi er-regulator,
retest system to confi rm repairs (step 3).
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Conclusion
Stator coil is OK.
Stator is shorted; replace.
Stator is open; replace.
Conclusion
Stator is OK (not shorted
to ground).
Stator leads are shorted to
ground; replace.
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