Install Ammeter - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Disconnect ammeter feed wire from starting motor switch terminal. Disconnect wires from ammeter
terminal posts. Remove screws which hold ammeter to instrument frame. Remove ammeter. REPLACE
ammeter. Replace screws balding ammeter to instrument frame. Connect wires to ammeter terminal posts,
being sure that wires are located on the correct posts and that nuts are tightened securely. Connect feed wire
at starting motor switch. Test ammeter to see that all connections have been correctly made.
Remarks:

INSTALL AMMETER

INSTALL AMMETER
ADJUSTMENTS
Maximum normal charge rate, hot, 10½-11½
amps.
Maximum normal charge rate, cold: 14-16 amps.
Note: Ammeter should indicate zero when lights
and ignition are off.
Suggestions : Before removing ammeter, disconnect feed wire from starter switch. This will prevent
accidental short circuit, which may ruin ammeter. Tighten terminal post nuts securely. A loose feed wire
connection causes lights to flicker and burn with excessive brightness when engine is speeded. After
installation, test to be sure that charge and discharge are indicated correctly.
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
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SPECIAL TOOLS
HE-332 Ammeter wrench
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