Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): brigs and straton engines, brigs and straton, brigs and straton engines

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QUESTION: i have a twin 16 I/C engine on a craftsman riding mower it has a single black wire comeing out of the alternator that isnt attached. the wiring diagram that i have shows that it goes to the ameter or straight to the pos side of the batterybut when i tried it sparked.am i doing something wrong or is there another problem that im overlooking? the engine model # is 401417 type 0431 01 code 78032212 any help you can give me would be GREATLY appreciated. thank you

ANSWER: Hello Earl:

>>Go to this Site Addy; http://faqs.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faqs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3438&p and Use the Information and the Test Chart Links to Properly Determine the Charging System on your Engine and Correctly Test the Charging System to Determine if it is Charging Correctly. These Charts and the Testing can be Used for Almost All Small Engine Charging Systems (Kohler, Tecumseh, Honda, ect). This Site Addy; http://www4.briggsandstratton.com/miscpdfs/RNT/alternator_id.pdf  will Assist you in Determining you Charging System on this Engine.
>>Depending on the Type of Stator/Alternator on this Engine, the Single Wire can be a Light Wire or the 3rd Wire going to the Voltage Regulator.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

PS: I am Allowed to Answer 5 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.

Respectfully

John


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QUESTION: i went to the adress you sugested but was unable to find anything on small engines. but thank you for trying.
respectfully yours Earl

Answer
Hello Again Earl:

>>They Changed the Site Addy. I Apologize for the Inconvenience.
>>For Testing the Electrical (Charging) System on Mowers you can Use this Site Addy; http://engines.myfaqcenter.com/Answer.aspx?p_faqid=3438 and Use the Link for AC Volts/DC Amps Meter Setting Chart. This is for Briggs Engines and Works Well for Kohler and Other Engine OEMs.
>>As Always, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

PS: I am Allowed to Answer 5 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.

Respectfully

John