Generac Power Systems TXP - Manual (Page 23)

TEST 3
-START - STOP SWITCH
Remove the 15 amp Fuse to disconn­
ect the starting circuit. Then re­
move
2
screws that retain the top
panel. Finally, remove the top
panel.
/^5
RESULTS: 1.) Switch tests Bad..
2.) Switch tests Good.
Set the switches of a Volt-Ohm-
Milliammeter to and to ''Rxl"
scale. Connect meter test probes
together and ”Zero" the meter.
Connect the meter test.probes to
the switch center and lower termi­
nals, as shown above. Meter needle
should not move. Hold Switch at
STA.RT position - meter needle
should, move upscale, to "zero”.
Hold switch at STOP - meter needle
should drop all the way downscale
to "Infinity”.
.......................Install a new switch
...................... Continue tests
Connect the VOM test probes to the
Switch terminals as shown at right.
Hold Start./Stop Switch at START -
meter needle should not move.
Release the Switch to NEUTRAL po­
sition - the meter needle, should
not move.
Hold the Switch at STOP - the. meter
needle should swing upscale and. ind'
icate "zero" ohms.
RESULTS: 1.) Switch tests Bad..
2.) Switch tests Good.
.Install a new Sta.rt/Stop Switch
.Reconnect wires to Switch
Install top panel
Install 15 Amp Fuse
Continue Tests
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