Hey All,
I looked all over the FAQ's and can't find anything on testing a non-cdi kohler engine. I don't have a manual, and I haven't found one on e-bay lately either for this 300, and $75.00 US from Deere plus shipping means a $100+ manual that won't be here in time to get this machine going for MN. Anyone have the procedure for testing the stator and condensor's, or even a few pages from the manual to provide? I have a book with setting the points, but it's very vague and no testing procedures for electrical.
Thanks all!
So I started this post looking for information and now I'm providing it, and will try to provide more as I read through some newly obtained info. I always think it's better to share this info rather then tell others to spend $ to buy manuals, as even sometimes those are worded beond what some can understand....hope this helps someone else!
PROCEDURE FOR TESTING CONDENSOR
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PROCEDURE FOR TESTING CONDENSOR
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Re: testing stator on Kohler points engine
I'll try to remember to look in my SM later tonight.
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Re: testing stator on Kohler points engine
Ok so even though I used to work in a actual mechanics shop and do service work, I never had the enjoyment of working on points sytem vehicles, but my ex-boss has years and years of experience so here is at least the procedure to test if the condensors are working:
Tools- very small wrench set (smaller the 1/4"), phillips screwdriver, test lead and a NON-DIGITAL ohm meter (some digital may work, but most are not fast enough to cath the small jump in resistance)
Step 1. Remove the wires connecting the condensor's to the points, this more easily acheived by removing at least one of the internal coil screws and loosening the other.
Step 2. using a test lead ground out the condensor by placing one lead on the top of the condensor where the wire connects and then the other lead to the body of the the condensor. This will take the stored power out of it for proper testing. NOTE* You must do this again to re-check, as the condensor will even slightly power up from the power of the voltage meter.
Step 3. Setting the meter on at least more then 2000 ohm resistance (may vary per meter) touch the poitive terminal to the top of the condensor and the negative to the body. This should result in a quick but short jump of the ohm meter giving a reading of at least 1/2 to 3/4's of the scale depengin on what setting you use, but the main point is you are looking for a quick but short jump. If you get nothing try a differnt ohm setting but once you have exahusted that your next step is to replace the condensor.
Step 4. A very quick test to see if a condensor is bad is to set the meter to conductivity (typically just a buzz setting) and place the positive terminal to the top terminal and the negative to the condensor body, if you have noise or power traveling through it is pooched, but even if you do not have power travel you still must check the resistance for a correct test if it's working.
I will go through this Kohler manual at some point and write the how too for the stator etc. and post it on here...all useful information.
Tools- very small wrench set (smaller the 1/4"), phillips screwdriver, test lead and a NON-DIGITAL ohm meter (some digital may work, but most are not fast enough to cath the small jump in resistance)
Step 1. Remove the wires connecting the condensor's to the points, this more easily acheived by removing at least one of the internal coil screws and loosening the other.
Step 2. using a test lead ground out the condensor by placing one lead on the top of the condensor where the wire connects and then the other lead to the body of the the condensor. This will take the stored power out of it for proper testing. NOTE* You must do this again to re-check, as the condensor will even slightly power up from the power of the voltage meter.
Step 3. Setting the meter on at least more then 2000 ohm resistance (may vary per meter) touch the poitive terminal to the top of the condensor and the negative to the body. This should result in a quick but short jump of the ohm meter giving a reading of at least 1/2 to 3/4's of the scale depengin on what setting you use, but the main point is you are looking for a quick but short jump. If you get nothing try a differnt ohm setting but once you have exahusted that your next step is to replace the condensor.
Step 4. A very quick test to see if a condensor is bad is to set the meter to conductivity (typically just a buzz setting) and place the positive terminal to the top terminal and the negative to the condensor body, if you have noise or power traveling through it is pooched, but even if you do not have power travel you still must check the resistance for a correct test if it's working.
I will go through this Kohler manual at some point and write the how too for the stator etc. and post it on here...all useful information.
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