Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 12HP tecumseh charging circuit, hp engines, alternator


Question
Hi, have  XLIC 12 HP  OHV tecumseh OVXL120 202200 SER 82568 with a pair of wires  hanging  out of  alternator.

1 is red and 1 is yellow.

Could you tell me  how to hook these  up to  charge and/or to test?

Answer
Yellow is the AC for the lights and the red is the DC for charging the battery.

http://www.cpdonline.com/692509.pdf

The above link is a repair manual that tells how to check the circuits.  It only covers up to 11 HP engines but the alternator tests and color code have not changed since 1992.
Let me know if this helps.
Eric