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i have a 20 HP kolher engine on a wheelhorse rideing mower the charging system isn't working
the new parts are as follows, new stater,battery,rectifier, and regulater! would the crank censor cause it not to start or charge the battery? thanks ron
Ron, sounds as if you covered you system well.....Magnets in the Flywheel??? Good??? If all the parts are new, you should be getting something at the battery. Discharge the battery (lights or something ) to 11 volts, and run the engine. You should get/see 13 volts AC measured across the Batt term's. If not, double check all the wiring. Go direct from the red lead from the reg/rect to the Batt + and see what the charge rate in volts are.....let me know what happens,,,,,Bob
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Robert Kapsy
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Mower Engines, Lawn Tractor, Tiller, Generators, Pump repairs, Etc. I have 25 years of experience at Briggs & Stratton, 13 of those years teaching engine repair, and in the engineering dept. I currently still work the in the Engineering Services Dept. I developed troubleshooting programs and have worked the phones helping customers. Please include the Model number, Engine Manufacture and age of the engine and/or product with your question if possible.
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My experience has been with Briggs and Stratton for 30 years. I taught service school for 15 of those years. I have worked in Engineering and Quality Depts for the balance. My strengths are on Briggs engines but others as well. To insure accurate and best response, it is important to include the Model number, Engine Mfg. and age of the engine and/or product with your question if possible.Also...WHEN DID THE PROBLEM START OCCURING??? You Can also go the Briggs and Stratton.com for help as well as parts for the engine.
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