PROCEDURE
INSPECT GENERATOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY
Check the generator rotor for an open circuit.
| *1 | Slip Ring |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
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If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.
Check if the generator rotor is grounded.
| *1 | Slip Ring |
| *2 | Rotor Core |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Condition | ||||||
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If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.
Check that the slip rings are not rough or scored.
If they are rough or scored, replace the generator rotor assembly.
| *1 | Diameter |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the slip ring diameter.
| Standard diameter |
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| 14.2 to 14.4 mm (0.559 to 0.567 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
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| 14.0 mm (0.551 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the generator rotor assembly.
Inspect the bearing.
Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.
If necessary, replace the generator rotor assembly.
INSPECT DRIVE END FRAME
Check the stator for an open circuit.
| *1 | Coil Lead |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
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If the result is not as specified, replace the generator assembly.
Check the stator for a short circuit.
| *1 | Coil Lead |
| *2 | Drive End Frame |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
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If the result is not as specified, replace the generator assembly.
Inspect the bearing.
Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.
If necessary, replace the generator assembly.
INSPECT BRUSH HOLDER
| *1 | Length |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the exposed brush length.
| Standard exposed length |
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| 9.5 to 11.5 mm (0.374 to 0.453 in.) |
| Minimum exposed length |
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| 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) |
If the exposed length is less than the minimum, replace the brush holder.
INSPECT GENERATOR HOLDER WITH RECTIFIER
| *1 | Positive (+) Terminal |
| *2 | Rectifier Terminal |
Check the positive terminal of the rectifier.
Using an ohmmeter, connect one tester probe to the positive (+) terminal and the other to each rectifier terminal.
Reverse the polarity of the tester probes and repeat the step above.
Check that one polarity shows a resistance of below 1 Ω and the other shows a resistance of 10 kΩ or higher.
If the result is not as specified, replace the generator holder with rectifier.
| *1 | Negative (-) Terminal |
Check the negative terminal of the rectifier.
Using an ohmmeter, connect one tester probe to the negative (-) terminal and the other to each rectifier terminal.
Reverse the polarity of the tester probes and repeat the step above.
Check that one polarity shows a resistance of below 1 Ω and the other shows a resistance of 10 kΩ or higher.
If the result is not as specified, replace the generator holder with rectifier.
INSPECT GENERATOR REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Terminal F |
| *2 | Terminal B |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
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If the result is not as specified, replace the generator regulator assembly.
Tech Tips
When the ohmmeter leads are initially touched to the regulator, one of the above values is output. When the leads are reversed, the reading changes to the other value.
| *1 | Terminal F |
| *2 | Terminal E |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
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If the result is not as specified, replace the generator regulator assembly.
Tech Tips
When the ohmmeter leads are initially touched to the regulator, one of the above values is output. When the leads are reversed, the reading changes to the other value.