TM 5-4240-5501-148P
ALTERNATOR
Test Equipment
Equipment to Test Alternators
The following list of equipment is recommended for test
and repair of alternators.
Volt/Ohm/Ampere (VOA) Meter
The VOA meter is available from your Briggs & Stratton
source of supply. Order as part no. 19236. The meter
may be used to read volts, ohms or amperes when leads
are attached to appropriate connector. Fig. 145.
Fig. 145 - VOA Meter
Ammeter
Range 20-0-20; available from automotive parts supplier
or use Briggs & Stratton No. 295158. Attach leads and
alligator clips as shown in’ Figure 146.
Fig. 146 - Ammeter
Test Lamp
12-volt bulb and bulb holder; available from automotive
parts supplier, or use Briggs & Stratton No. 67245 bulb
and No. 298586 bulb holder. Attach leads and alligator
clips as shown in Figure 147.
Fig. 147 - Test Lamp
Fuse Cap Test Lead
Part no. 390888 fuse cap. Attach alligator clip as shown
in Figure 148.
Fig. 148 - Fuse Cap Test Lead
Load Lamp
G.E. No. 4001 sealed beam headlight or equivalent.
Available from automotive parts supplier. Attach leads
and clips as shown in Figure 149.
Fig. 149 - Load Lamp
Fuses
AGC or 3AG. 7-1/2 and 15 ampere fuse. available from
automotive parts supplier or Briggs & Stratton No.
67125 (7-1/2 amip. and No. 67345 {15 amp.).
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