Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 110)

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4. System check, to identify the problem
The system check consists of:
• Stator Check
• Regulator Rectifier Check
• Down stream Check
5. Stator check: See Figure 7.24.
5a. Key OFF, unplug the stator from the regulate/
rectifier.
5b. Check resistance through the stator using a
digital multimeter set to read Ohms.
• It should be between 0.1
Ω and 0.14Ω.
• A high reading indicates a fault in the wind-
ings.
• A low reading indicates a short in the wind-
ings.
• There should be a reading of O.L. (Open
Line) between either lead and the engine
block.
• It is good practice to check the stator cold,
and again when the engine is at operating
temperature.
5c. Check the raw output of the stator.
See Figure 7.25.
• Connect a meter set to read Volts A.C. to the
output leads of the stator.
• Start the engine and advance the throttle to
3,000 RPM.
• The stator should produce at least 26 Volts
A.C. In some cases, output will be as high as
34 Volts A.C.
Figure 7.24
Figure 7.25