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Roperman
04-11-2007, 07:19 PM
What setting do i set my tester on to see if there is any output. I just bought a new battery and want to make sure if the charging system is working properly,, thanks

justin3
04-11-2007, 07:56 PM
Your voltage tester should be set at 12 volts DC or closest to it For example, mine would be set at 20 volts DC which means it can only test anything up to 20 volts.

oscaryu1
04-11-2007, 09:15 PM
yes 12 volts.

Roperman
04-12-2007, 04:35 PM
ya i found out mine only went to 9volts and its a needle style not digital and the needle went as far as it would go on the green side so its working for sure,, thanks

oscaryu1
04-12-2007, 05:01 PM
just wondering, what type of engineis it?

Roperman
04-12-2007, 05:17 PM
the 8hp in the other post that smoked(191707)

oscaryu1
04-12-2007, 08:38 PM
ahh yes =) that had a recharging system? interesting...

Roperman
04-13-2007, 06:10 AM
yup, has the stator underneath of the flywheel :thumbsup:

oscaryu1
04-13-2007, 08:16 AM
well good luck :cool: :)

Roperman
04-13-2007, 01:25 PM
the charging system is working properly,, thanks

oscaryu1
04-13-2007, 05:24 PM
=) forgot: smoked underload or smoked at idle?

Roperman
04-13-2007, 05:57 PM
underload