Alternator Identification - Briggs & Stratton Twin Cylinder L-Head Repair Manual

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ALTERNATOR IDENTIFICATION

The alternator systems installed on Briggs & Stratton Twin Cylinder Engines can easily be identified by the color of the
stator output wires and connector.
Table No. 1 provides a means of identifying the various alternator systems. Refer to test page for output specifications
and test procedure.
NOTE: All output figures are rated at 3600 RPM.
Alternator
Fig.
Type
Fig. 1 AC Only
Fig. 2 DC Only
Fig. 3 Dual Circuit
Fig. 4 Tri-Circuit
Fig. 5 Regulated
5 Amp
Fig. 5 Regulated
9 Amp
Fig. 6 Regulated
10 Amp
Fig. 6 Regulated
13 Amp
Fig. 6 Regulated
16 Amp
Fig. 7 Quad Circuit
* Alternator output is determined by flywheel alternator magnet size.
STATOR
ASSEMBLY
• 5 amps AC for lighting circuit.
• One black lead from stator.
• White connector output lead.
Fig. 1 – AC Only Stator
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TABLE NO. 1
Stator Output Connector
Wire(s) Color Color
Black White
Red Red
Red White
Black
Black Green
Black Green
Black Green
2-Black Yellow
2-Black Yellow
2-Black Yellow
2-Black Yellow
ONE BLACK LEAD
FROM STATOR
WHITE
CONNECTOR
OUTPUT LEAD
Alternator Output
(at 3600 RPM)
5 Amps AC (Lights)
Unregulated
2-4 Amps + DC (Charging)
Unregulated
2-4 Amps + DC (Charging)
5 Amps AC (Lights)
Unregulated
5 Amps + DC (Charging)
5 Amps – DC (Lights)
*1-5 Amps + DC (Charging)
Regulated
*1-9 Amps + DC (Charging)
Regulated
* 1-10 Amps + DC (Charging)
* Regulated
* 1-13 Amps + DC (Charging)
* Regulated
* 1-16 Amps + DC (Charging)
* Regulated
1-8 Amps + DC (Charging)
Regulated
8 Amps – DC (Lights)
Unregulated
STATOR
ASSEMBLY
RED CONNECTOR
OUTPUT LEAD
• 2-4 amps DC unregulated for charging battery.
• One red lead from stator.
• Diode encased at connector.
• Red connector output lead.
Fig. 2 – DC Only Stator
Test
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ONE RED LEAD
FROM STATOR
DIODE