Current Output

Connect test equipment the same as for Charging Circuit Resistance test, move negative lead of voltmeter to a good ground and then move the positive lead of voltmeter to "BAT" terminal of alternator. Start engine and operate at idle.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, reduce engine speed to idle immediately after starting.

Fig 1: CURRENT OUTPUT TEST
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Adjust engine speed and carbon pile until a speed of 1250 RPM and a voltmeter reading of 15 volts is obtained.
CAUTION: Increases in engine speed should not be large enough to allow voltage to exceed 16 volts.