Specifications

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Table of Contents
Continuity Checks - Switches ....................................................................................................................................... 2
DC Voltage Battery Test
V
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Resistance Checks
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Diode Checks
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DC Shunt ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
How Does A Shunt Work? ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
DC Shunt Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
No-Load Starter Current Draw 12 Volt Starter Motors
300mV
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Starter Current Draw – 12 Volt Starter Motors
300mV
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AC Voltage Output Check V
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DC Amperage Output Check
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Checking DC Amperage Output ......................................................................................................................................... 12
16 & 20 Amp Regulated Alternator .....................................................................................................................................12
Starter Motor Current Draw 120 Volt Starter Motors A
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Alternator Identification .........................................................................................................................................................15
Engine/Alternator Replacement Information ......................................................................................................................17
Replacing Briggs & Stratton® Engines ...............................................................................................................................17
Briggs & Stratton® Engine/Replacing Engine Of Another Manufacturer ......................................................................... 20
6-Pin Deutsch Connector .....................................................................................................................................................35
6-Pin Wire Harness ..............................................................................................................................................................36
Typical 6-Pin Connector ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
6-Pin Wire Harness With EFM .............................................................................................................................................39
Big Block™ Engine Typical 8-Pin Connector ......................................................................................................................41
Big Block™ Application (Equipment) Connector ...............................................................................................................41
Ferris®/Snapper Pro® Engine to Equipment Wire Harness .............................................................................................42
Alternator Harness and Repair Leads ................................................................................................................................ 44
Alternator Wire Assembly and Stop Wires.......................................................................................................................... 46
Wire Harness and Assemblies ............................................................................................................................................ 49
Performance Control Electronic Governor ..........................................................................................................................50
Electrical Connector Method Of Crimping .......................................................................................................................... 51
Connector Crimping and Wire Stripping Tools ................................................................................................................... 51
AWG Wire Sizes ..................................................................................................................................................................53
Metric Wire Gauges .............................................................................................................................................................53
Load Carrying Capacities ....................................................................................................................................................53
Glossary Of Terms ................................................................................................................................................................56