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Originally Posted by RottenLuck
I picked up some parts today from Tractor Supply, and my local Cub dealer. After dealing with a flat front tire I went to work on the charging system. I installed a new belt for the starter / generator, new voltage regulator and just before putting in a new battery I repaired the wiring for the headlights.
With all of that done, and a volt meter to the battery, I tested the headlights and found that they, and my amp gauge work. I started the engine and slowly went up to full throttle to find that I have more work to do. My meter is telling me that the battery is about 1/4 volt lower with the engine running, and the amp gauge agrees by showing -10 amps. As I reduced the throttle the amp gauge dipped to nearly - 20.
I think my next step will be to open up the starter/ generator to clean the commutator and check the brushes. I was really hoping to see the amp gauge go in the other direction and get on to other things.
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If possibe, this way it makes it just that much more clear to those that need all the helpthatthey can get. (me)
Nik