Cub Cadet Z-Force Series - Manual (Page 23)

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10.19.Checking the out-put from the regulator / recti-
fier, by probing the red wire with the red lead of a
DVOM set to read D.C. voltage while grounding
the black DVOM lead will show a reading of sys-
tem voltage. See Figure 10.19.
10.20.To get a true reading of regulated rectified D.C.
voltage from the alternator, it would be neces-
sary to remove the red wire from the molded
connector. A much more useful measurement is
D.C. Amperage. Because many DVOMs cannot
measure beyond 2 or 3 amps D.C., an additional
tool called a shunt must be used.
10.21.To check DC output from the regulator / rectifier
utilize a Brigs and Stratton DC shunt (B&S part
number 19359) installed on the negative battery
post so that it is in series with the negative bat-
tery cable. Set DVOM to the 300mV scale. The
red test lead should be connected from the Volts
and Ohms plug on the DVOM to the test connec-
tion on the shunt that is closer to the negative
battery post. The black test lead should be con-
nected from the “COM” plug on the DVOM to the
test connection on the shunt that is nearest the
battery ground cable connection. Start and run
the engine at maximum speed (3,600 R.P.M.).
Figure 10.19
System voltage
10.22.The reading on the DVOM will vary with the state
of charge of the battery. The charging system is
rated at 13 Amps. If the battery is in need of
charge, the reading on the DVOM may be as
high as 11 Amps D.C., if the battery is fully
charged, a reading in the vicinity of 3 amps DC
is likely. See Figure 10.22.
11. DECK LIFT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
11.1. Remove the deck as described in the “Deck
Removal” section of this manual.
11.2. Disconnect the negative battery cable using a
pair of 7/16” wrenches. See Figure 11.2.
NOTE: Generous access to the steering link
rods, bellcranks, and steering bellcrank shaft
can be obtained by removing the battery com-
pletely.
Figure 10.22
Shunt
Figure 11.2
Steering link
Battery box