Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): CHARGING SYSTEM, honda lawn tractor, regulator rectifier

Question
I HAVE A HONDA LAWN TRACTOR. IT IS A HT3813SA MODEL.I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE CHARGING SYSTEM.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO CHECK THE STATOR & REGULATOR RECTIFIER TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOOD OR BAD. THE MOWER STARTS RIGHT UP BUT AS SOON AS YOU DICONNECT THE BATTERY IT WILL QUIT RUNNING.ANY THING YOU COULD DO FOR ME WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU

Answer
Hello Don:

>>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 Sytem 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.
>>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.

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John

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John