
E.
Place the positive (
+)
lead on point
#1
and the negative
(-)
lead on point
#3.
The Ohmmeter again
should not register
any
deflection (no deflection indicated infinite resistance). Reverse these connec-
tions and the Ohmmeter should again register
no
deflection. IF THE RECTIFIER FAILS ANY OF THE
PREVIOUS TESTS (A -
E),
REPLACE THE RECTIFIER BECAUSE IT IS DEFECTIVE.
4.
Integral Control/er (I.C.)
The integral controller (I.C.) is an encapsulated, solid-state unit that supplies a DC charging voltage
to
the
generator's starting battery while the generator is operating.
Charging Voltage: 13.0
-14.0
Volts DC
Charging Amperage: 0 - 10 Amps DC
A separate
group
of
stator windings supplies AC voltage
to
a bridge rectifier which converts the AC current
into
DC current
to
supply the I.C. unit. The I.C. unit senses the needs of the starting battery and supplies a
DC charge when one is needed.
If
you
suspect that the I.C. unit is faulty (that
is,
if the battery's charge is
low),
check
the charging circuit's operating and components as described in steps 1-4. Check all connec-
tions
for
cleanliness and tightness including the ground before replacing the I.C. unit.
NOTE: When the generator is first started, the I.C. unit will produce a
low
charging rate. This charging
rate will rise as the generator is operated
for
awhile.
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