MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 124

FOR DISCOUNT PARTS CALL 606-678-9623 OR 606-561-4983
Series 700 Lawn Tractor
9. Check the D.C. amperage output of the regulator/rec-
tifier using a an Ammeter of sufficient capacity or a
D.C. Shunt tool and a volt meter set to read on the
millivolt scale, as described in the TOOLS section of
this chapter.
10. If the regulator/rectifier passes all of these tests, but
the battery is not charging, check the circuit between
the regulator/rectifier D.C. output (B+) terminal and
the battery positive post for voltage for a voltage
drop. See Figure 7.38.
• The harness connector, the 20A fuse, and the
hot post on the starter solenoid all lie between
the regulator/rectifier and the battery.
118
www.mymowerparts.com
Figure 7.38