TM 5-4240-5501-148P
ALTERNATOR
Identification
Alternators are used on engines noted and may be located on page indicated.
Basic Engine
10 Ampere
10 Ampere
Dual*
Tri-
Model Series
11/2 Ampere
4 Ampere
7 Ampere
Fuse Type
Regulated
Circuit
Circuit
130000
48
140000
62
58
52, 55
170000
62
58
66
51, 52, 55
64
190000
62
58
66
51, 52, 55
64
220000
66
51, 52
64
240000
66
64
250000
66
51, 52
64
320000
68
66
51, 52
64
*AC or DC only included with Dual Circuit Alternators.
Fig. 143
ALTERNATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
The following list is provided to aid you in diagnosing problems for alternator systems.
Battery - Not Charging
Alternator defective
Diode/rectifier defective
Regulator defective
Wiring, shorted, broken or corroded
Stator, damaged
Battery cables connected to wrong terminals
Battery defective
Flywheel magnets, broken or not charged
Battery - Overcharging
Regulator defective (regulated alternator only)
Battery size too small for alternator
Vibration/equipment (battery appears to be
overcharging when water splashes from
battery caps.)
Lights - Not Functioning
Light bulbs, defective
Wiring, shorted or broken
Light switch, defective
Stator defective
Regulator (regulated alternator), defective
Battery defective (regulated alternator)
Fig. 144
WARNING: Do not strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation,
causing personal injury or property damage. Use Briggs & Stratton approved tools only, and if in doubt, contact your
Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Center.
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