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Battery charge circuit, Tests – Generac Power Systems MC User Manual

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SECTION 2.3

BATTERY CHARGE CIRCUIT

CHARRING CURRENT

TESTS

1,)- Plug the black (-) test lead
into the "-10A" jack on the VOM.

Plug the red (+) test lead into

the "+10A" jack on the meter. Set
the meter range switch to ”10 Amps”

(dual position with 10 MA).

3.)-Start the alternator. With

the engine running, remove the 15

Amp Fuse from its holder. With

the Fuse removed, the alternator
should indicate a current output
dependent on battery condition.

2.)-Locate the 15 Amp Fuse inside

the alternator control panel. Co­

nnect the red meter test probe to

the Wire 15 terminal on the Fuse

Holder, Connect the black test
probe to the Wire 13 terminal on

the Fuse Holder.

RESULT:- Ammeter indicates a current output..........Discontinue tests

No current output indicated.,.,..... .......... Continue tests

CIRCUIT BREAKER CB-2

Disconnect Wires No, 77 and 78 from

the battery charge circuit breaker

(CB-2). Set VOM to ”+DC” and to ”Rxl”
scale, then zero the meter. Connect

the meter test probes to the circuit

breaker terminal studs. Meter needle

should swing upscale to zero. If it
does not swing upscale, replace the

circuit breaker.