B&S SM 270962 Single Cyl L-Head Sec07C Alternators
B&S SM 270962 Single Cyl L-Head Sec07C Alternators
SECTION 7C
Alternators
Section Contents
Page
ALTERNATORS
Table No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Identification, System Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AC Only Voltage Output Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DC Only Amps Output Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1/2 Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Test DC Amp Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Test DC Amp Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1-1/2 Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Replace
Rectifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Stator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Test
DC Amp Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rectifier (Diode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5/9 Amp Regulated
Test
AC Voltage Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Regulator/Rectifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10/16 Amp
Test
AC Voltage Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Regulator/Rectifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dual Circuit
Test
AC Voltage Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DC Amps Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Diode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Quad Circuit
Test
AC Voltage Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DC + Charging Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DC Light Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System 3r & 4r
Test
DC Amps Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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TABLE NO. 1
Basic
90000
Model 120000 130000 170000 190000 220000 240000 250000 280000 320000
110000
Series
System 3£ Fig. 1
System 4£ p. 4
Fig. 3
1/2 Amp
p. 4
10 & 16
Fig. 12 Fig. 12 Fig. 12 Fig. 12 Fig. 12 Fig. 12
Amp
p. 7 p. 7 p. 7 p. 7 p. 7 p. 7
Regulated
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IDENTIFICATION
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Figs. 1 through 12 illustrate the different types of 2
alternator systems discussed in this section. 1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
System 3r and 4r Alternator
The DC alternator operates as an integral part of the 4
4
7
5
7
removed. 7
3
One diode rectifies the AC current to 5 Amps 12
A 1 OHM 20 Watt resistor may be placed in series with x 28 volts AC from stator (3) to diodes (9)
the (+) DC charging lead, limiting the charging current x One BLACK lead (1) from stator
to approximately 3 amps when the clutch is not x GREEN connector (10)
engaged. When the clutch is engaged the resistor is x WHITE lead (8) for lights
bypassed allowing full output to the battery and clutch. x RED lead (6) connector to battery and clutch
x 1 OHM 20 Watt Resistor (11)
x Charging (12) and Light (13) diodes
NOTE: The 1 OHM 20 Watt resistor is supplied
by the equipment manufacturer, when Fig. 9
required.
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system.
x 10 or 16 amps DC+ regulated for charging
battery
x Two BLACK leads (4) from stator (3)
x YELLOW connector (5) with two pin terminals
x Two YELLOW leads (6) to regulator-rectifier
x One RED lead (2) from regulator-rectifier to
RED connector output lead (1)
x 10 and 16 amp systems use the same stator,
color coding and regulator-rectifier (7)
x Alternator output is determined by flywheel
alternator magnet size
Fig. 12
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Battery Not Charging
a. Engine RPM too low
b. Defective battery
c. Loose or corroded battery ground leads
d. Open, shorted or grounded wires between output connector and battery
e. Defective diode (open or shorted)
f. Defective or improperly grounded regulator-rectifier
g. Diode installed incorrectly (reversed)
h. Excessive current draw from accessories
i. Low magnetic flux or damaged alternator magnets
2. Battery In State Of Overcharge
a. Severe battery vibration (missing or broken tie down straps)
b. Battery rate of charge not matched to alternator output
c. Damaged battery (shorted battery cells)
d. Defective regulator
e. One ohm resistor shorted or grounded (Tri-Circuit only)
f. Battery too small (Amp/Hour Rating)
3. Headlights Not Working
a. Inline fuse blown (if equipped)
b. Defective headlights
c. Loose or corroded wires
d. Open, shorted, or grounded wires between output connector and headlights
e. Defective diode (Tri-Circuit, open or shorted, white output lead side)
f. Low magnetic flux or damaged alternator magnets
4. Electric Clutch Not Working (Tri-Circuit)
a. Engine RPM too low
b. Inline fuse blown (if so equipped)
c. Loose or corroded wires
d. Open, shorted or grounded wires between output connector and electric clutch
e. Defective diode (open or shorted, red output lead side) NOTE: Battery will also not charge.
f. Defective electric clutch switch
g. Open, shorted, or grounded clutch circuit
h. Low magnetic flux or damaged alternator magnets
Equipment To Test Alternators
Digital Multimeter
The Digital Multimeter (DMM), Briggs & Stratton Tool
#19464, may be used to read volts, ohms or amperes,
and test diodes, Fig. 13.
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DC Shunt
The DMM will withstand DC input of 10 to 20 Amps for
up to 30 seconds. When checking DC output on 16
Amp regulated system, use the DC shunt, Tool
#19359, Fig. 14, to avoid blowing fuse in meter.
Tachometer
Digital tachometer, Briggs & Stratton Tool #19389,
Fig. 15.
Fig. 14
IMPORTANT NOTE: Check battery polarity.
Negative () side of battery should be
grounded to engine or frame; positive (+)
side of battery to starter motor and
alternator charge lead. If reversed, rectifier
and/or battery will be damaged.
Fig. 15
Testing Alternator Output
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Test Procedure Sequence:
1. Test alternator output.
2. Test diode(s) or regulator-rectifier (if equipped).
meter.
3. Rotate selector to (DC amps) position.
4. Attach RED test clip to stator output lead (4),
Fig. 16 (Typical).
See Fig. 17 for Dual Circuit alternator. The RED
wire (5) is DC output. The bump on the connector
indicates the DC output terminal (6)
5. Attach BLACK test clip (2) to the positive (+) 4
3
battery terminal or charging harness lead (1).
Fig. 17
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Fig. 19
6. Attach BLACK test lead clip to engine ground.
7. With engine running at 3600 RPM, AC output
should be as listed in Table No. 3, Specifications.
8. If no or low output is found, check for bare wires or
any other obvious defects. If shorted leads are 6
not visible, replace the stator.
9. If alternator output is good, test diodes located in
wiring harness. (Tri Circuit Alternator)
2
3
Fig. 20
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ÇÇ
2
ÇÇ
Used on Model Series 130000
Before Date Code 91032500
1. Remove the blower housing, rotating screen,
rewind clutch and flywheel (1).
4
11
7
12
7
4. Attach RED test lead clip to point A and Black test
lead clip to point B, Fig. 25 (DC Only), Fig. 26
(Dual Circuit). (It may be necessary to pierce the
red (3) wire with a pin as shown.) B
2
a. If meter Beeps once, diode is OK.
b. If meter makes a continuous tone, diode is Fig. 25
defective (shorted). A
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Fig. 28
Quad Circuit Alternator
Test Charging Circuit (DC+)
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Fig. 30
1. Insert RED test lead (1) into 10 A receptacle in
meter. 2
2. Inset BLACK test lead (2) into COM receptacle in 1
meter.
3. Rotate selector to (DC amps) position.
4. Connect test harness (5) to output connector and 5
attach alligator clips to 1 ohm 20 watt resistor (4)
as shown in Fig. 31.
5. Attach RED test lead clip to resistor, and BLACK
test lead clip to positive (+) battery terminal.
6. With engine running at 3600 RPM output on the
6
meter should be approximately 8 amps.
7. If no output or low output is found, replace the 4
regulator-rectifier (6).
Fig. 31
CAUTION
The resistor will become hot during
this test procedure, conduct test
quickly.
Severe thermal burns can occur on
contact.
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16 Amp System
To avoid blowing fuse in meter when testing DC output
1
of 16 Amp system the DC Shunt, Tool #19359 (3) is 2
required.
The DC Shunt must be installed on the (negative)
terminal of the battery, Fig. 34. All connections must be
clean and secure.
1. Install shunt on negative battery terminal.
2. Insert RED test lead (1) into receptacle in
meter and connect to RED post terminal on shunt,
Fig. 34.
3. Insert BLACK test lead (2) into COM receptacle in
meter and connect to BLACK post terminal on
shunt.
4. Rotate selector to position. 3
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Suggested Wiring Diagrams The following wiring diagrams are recommended ways
Components for typical starting systems are listed of wiring either five or six terminal ignition switches
below: supplied by Briggs & Stratton.
1. 12 Volt Battery Fig. 36 Typical Dual Circuit Alternator Wiring Dia-
2. Starter Motor gram
3. Solenoid 5 Terminal Switch
4. Ignition Switch Fig. 37 Typical Dual Circuit Alternator Wiring Dia-
5. Upper Stator gram
6 Terminal Switch
6. Lower Stator
7. Anti-Afterfire Solenoid Fig. 38 Typical 5/9 amp Regulated Alternator Wiring
Diagram
8. Ammeter
6 Terminal Switch
9. Diode
Fig. 39 Typical 16 amp Regulated Alternator Wiring
10. Oil Gard£ Float
Diagram
11. Oil Gard£ Module 5 Terminal Switch
12. Ignition Armature
Fig. 40 Typical 16 amp Regulated Alternator Wiring
13. Spark Plug Diagram
14. Alternator 6 Terminal Switch
15. Regulator Rectifier Fig. 41 Typical 16 amp Regulated Alternator Wiring
16. Wire Black/White Tracer Diagram
17. Wire Yellow/Green Tracer With Charge Indicator Light and 6 Terminal Switch
18. Wire Red/White Tracer Fig. 42 Typical Tri-Circuit Alternator Wiring Diagram
19. Wire Black 6 Terminal Switch
20. Wire Yellow Fig. 43 Typical Tri-Circuit Alternator Wiring Diagram
21. Wire Red With Resistor and 5 Terminal Switch
22. Wire Green Fig. 44 Typical Tri-Circuit Alternator Wiring Diagram
23. WIre Yellow With Resistor and 6 Terminal Switch
24. Wire Red/Black Tracer
25. Wire AC Output
26. Wire DC Output
27. Headlights
28. Headlight Switch
29. Charge Indicator Light
30. Wire Blue
31. Electric Clutch
32. Clutch Switch
33. Resistor
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SPECIFICATIONS
The following wiring diagrams are recommended ways of wiring either five (5) or six (6) terminal ignition switches
supplied by Briggs & Stratton.
9 7
4
26
14
25
-
+
8 3
27
10
1
2
Fig. 36
4
26
25
-
+ 3
8
27
10
1 2
Fig. 37
19
7
14
4
26
25
15 + 3
8
27
28
2
1
Fig. 38
14
4
26
25
-
15 + 3
8
27
28
2
1
Fig. 39
20
7
14
26 4
25
15 + 3
8
27
28
2
1
Fig. 40
14 29 7
25
30
15
-
3
26
+
8
27
28
2
1
Fig. 41
21
7
14
26 + 26 -
8 -
27 3
28
+
32
1 2
31
Fig. 42
14
7
8 33
4
26 -
28
26 + +
27
3
32
31 1 2
Fig. 43
22
7
14 7
33
8
4
26 -
28
27 25 + +
3
32
31 2
1
Fig. 44
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