Section 7
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Figure |
TACHOMETER:
A tachometer is available from your Generac Power Systems source of supply. Order as P/N 042223. The tachometer measures from 800 to 50,000 RPM (see Figure
Figure |
2" |
3.5" |
1.75 |
3.5" |
4" |
2" |
1.5" |
15" |
3" |
Figure |
TEST BRACKET:
A starter motor test bracket may be made as shown in Figure
REMOVE STARTER MOTOR:
It is recommended that the Starter Motor be removed from the engine when testing Starter Motor perfor- mance. Assemble starter to test bracket and clamp test bracket in vise (Figure
TESTING STARTER MOTOR:
1.A fully charged 12 VDC battery is required.
2.Connect jumper cables and
3.With the Starter Motor activated (jump the terminal on the Starter Contactor to battery voltage), note the reading on the
Note: Take the reading after the ammeter and tachometer are stabilized, approximately
4.A starter motor in good condition will be within the following specifications:
Minimum rpm | 4500 |
Maximum Amps | 50 |
Note: Nominal amp draw of starter in generator is 60 amps.
| CLAMP ON |
STARTER | AMP METER |
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CONTACTOR |
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STARTER |
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MOTOR |
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TACHOMETER |
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VISE | 12 VOLT |
BATTERY |
Figure 7-19. – Testing Starter Motor Performance
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