Headlights Circuit Diagnosis - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

DIAGNOSTICS

HEADLIGHTS CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS

Test Conditions:
• Park brake engaged, blade drive disengaged
• Meter negative (—) lead on battery negative (—)
terminal
NOTE: But sure to set multi-meter to measure AC or DC voltage or amperage as required by test:
Test/Check Point
1. Headlamps
2. Yellow/White wire at
headlamp socket connector
3. Yellow/White wire at
connector at engine cover
hinge.
Test Conditions:
• Stop engine
Test/Check Point
4. Remove engine connector
and test for voltage at Red
wire from engine. See
Charging Circuit Diagnosis
Section in this manual
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• Engine running at fast idle
• Meter positive (+) lead on numbered test point
Normal
Bulbs are lit whenever engine is
running
12—14 Volts AC.
Test ground circuit
12—14 Volts AC.
Replace headlamp harness under
engine cover
12—14 Volts AC
ELECTRICAL
If Not Normal
Check for burned out bulbs
Go to step 3
Go to step 4
See Briggs & Stratton engine
manual for service and repair
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