GENERATOR INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT GENERATOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Check the rotor for an open circuit.


      1. A01E0QPE03

        Measure the resistance between the slip rings.

        Standard resistance
        2.7 to 3.1 Ω at 20°C (68°F)

        If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.

    2. Check the rotor for a short circuit.


      1. A01DVDFE03

        Measure the resistance between each slip ring and the rotor.

        Standard resistance
        10 kΩ or higher

        If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.

    3. Check that the slip rings are not rough or scored.

      If they are rough or scored, replace the rotor.

    4. A01DXZ8E02

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the slip ring diameter.

      Standard diameter
      14.2 to 14.4 mm (0.559 to 0.567 in.)
      Minimum diameter
      12.8 mm (0.504 in.)

      If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the rotor assembly.

    5. Inspect the bearing.


      1. Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.

        If necessary, replace the generator rotor.

  2. INSPECT DRIVE END FRAME


    1. Check the stator for an open circuit.


      1. A01DWY6E03

        Measure the resistance between the coil leads.

        Standard resistance
        Below 1 Ω

        If the result is not as specified, replace the drive end frame assembly.

    2. Check the stator for a short circuit.


      1. A01DXAWE03

        Measure the resistance between each coil lead and the drive end frame assembly.

        Standard resistance
        10 kΩ or higher

        If the result is not as specified, replace the drive end frame assembly.

    3. Inspect the bearing.


      1. Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.

        If necessary, replace the drive end frame assembly.

  3. INSPECT BRUSH HOLDER


    1. A01DWUPE02

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the exposed brush length.

      Standard exposed length
      9.5 to 11.5 mm (0.374 to 0.453 in.)
      Minimum exposed length
      1.5 mm (0.059 in.)

      If the exposed length is less than the minimum, replace the brush holder.

  4. INSPECT GENERATOR HOLDER WITH RECTIFIER


    1. Check the positive terminal of the rectifier.


      1. A01E01PE02

        Using an ohmmeter, connect one tester probe to the positive (+) terminal and the other to each rectifier terminal.

      2. Reverse the polarity of the tester probes and repeat the step above.

      3. Check that one shows a resistance of below 1 Ω and the other shows a resistance of 10 kΩor higher.

        Check that there is a resistance of 10 kΩor higher.

    2. Check the negative terminal of the rectifier.


      1. A01DWQ0E02

        Using an ohmmeter, connect one tester probe to each negative (-) terminal and the other to each rectifier terminal.

      2. Reverse the polarity of the tester probes and repeat the step above.

      3. Check that one shows a resistance of below 1 Ω and the other shows a resistance of 10 kΩor higher.

        Check that there is a resistance of 10 kΩor higher.

        If the result is not as specified, replace the generator holder with rectifier.

  5. INSPECT REGULATOR


    1. A01DYTME02

      Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals F and B.

      Standard
      Below 1 Ω or 10 kΩ or higher

      Tech Tips

      When the ohmmeter's leads are initially touched to the regulator, one of the above values will be output. When the leads are reversed, the reading will change to the other value.

      If the result is not as specified, replace the regulator.

    2. A01DX7TE02

      Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals F and E.

      Standard
      Below 1 Ω or 10 kΩ or higher

      Tech Tips

      When the ohmmeter's leads are initially touched to the regulator, one of the above values will be output. When the leads are reversed, the reading will change to the other value.

      If the result is not as specified, replace the regulator.