Amigo & Rodeo (2.2L Engine)
- Disconnect battery cables. Disconnect generator wiring harness connector terminal "B+" (White wire) from generator. Set ammeter to 100 amp setting and connect between generator terminal "B+" and generator connector terminal "B+". See Fig 1
.
- Connect carbon pile tester to battery. See Fig 1
. Connect tachometer to engine. Connect oscilloscope to generator following manufacturer's instructions. Reconnect battery cables.
- Start engine and allow it to idle. Document generator current output at various engine speeds. Adjust carbon pile tester to demand maximum output from generator. See GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
table.
- Monitor waveforms on oscilloscope. Waveforms should vary between 5 to 7 amps. If minimum current is not output from generator or oscilloscope waveforms are irregular, overhaul or replace generator. See OVERHAUL
.
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