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Fig. 12: Identifying Bolts 
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7. Disconnect the rotor (A) and cover (B). 

Fig. 13: Identifying Rotor And Cover 
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8. Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.  

INSPECTION 

INSPECT ROTOR 

1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (A). 

 

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Fig. 14: Identifying Slip Rings, Rotor And Rotor Shaft 
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2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (C).  

3. If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the generator.  

INSPECT STATOR 

1. Check that there is continuity between each pair of leads (A). 

Fig. 15: Identifying Leads 
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2. Check that there is no continuity between each lead and the coil core.  

3. If the coil fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.  

BATTERY 

DESCRIPTION 

 

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1. The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable 

battery cell caps.  

2. Water never needs to be added to the maintenance-free battery.  

3. The battery is completely sealed, except for small vent holes in the cover. 

Fig. 16: View Of Battery 
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INSPECTION 

BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC TEST (1) 

CHECKING FLOW 

 

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Fig. 17: Battery Diagnostic Test Flow Diagram 
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LOAD TEST 

1. Perform the following steps to complete the load test procedure for maintenance free batteries.  

2. Connect the load tester clamps to the terminals and proceed with the test as follow: 

1. If the battery has been on charge, remove the surface charge by connecting a 300 ampere load for 

15 seconds.  

2. Connect the voltmeter and apply the specified load.  

3. Read the voltage after the load has been applied for 15 seconds.  

4. Disconnect the load.  

5. Compare the voltage reading with the minimum and replace the battery if battery test voltage is 

below that shown in BATTERY TEST VOLTAGE.  

BATTERY TEST VOLTAGE 

 

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