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Thanks folks, The last few posts helped. I measured at the battery at idle. 12.5V. Revved up to top end and it was 13V. Fixed and done. All I need now is grass. Got up to 45 in Michigan today. Ben Toolong

The issue I originally stated was that I am seeing around .65A in the circuit. That seems low. I see 12V to ground at the connector to the battery so I know the connection is good and the fuse hasn't popped. I'm still not clear on what I am seeing on my meter at .65A. Is that OK?

I'm not sure this answers my question. I'm looking for a way to insure that the charging system is working properly. The B&S method is to measure amps in series between the diode and the battery. My reading seems low. I have a simple diode that measures adequate voltage now that it has been...

I'm finally wrapping up this project. I installed a new diode and I know have plenty of voltage to charge the battery. Something confuses me though. I have my DVOM in series in the charging leads at the motor and I show a little around .65A there. The battery is healthy and has round 12.44V...

Thanks, It looks like that long screw adjuster is for the High End RPM adjustment.

Well some good news. I got a new starter installed and that made a huge difference. I bench tested both starters prior to the swap and the new one turned much faster. I also installed a new diode and that solved the charging issue (13.9V at the battery). My next question involves the governor...

I'm not sure what this means exactly.

Simple thing. I bungee corded the PTO pulleys to the back of the tractor and things are good. Still doing some engine work but plan to have that done soon. I see the method to adjust the belts is to have the idler pulley mechanism have around 1 3/8" movement with around 10LBs of pressure on the...

Well I chopped the diode off and I checked resistance in both directions. Nothing. I should have some current in one direction but not the other. I have a diode pigtail ordered. I'll take a chance that the diode is the issue. The rest of the stator looks good. I don't see any burned spots. Since...

Are you measuring the two sides individually to ground? So basically one wire (at connector) to the metal "frame" of the stator. When you say before the diode are you saying to measure without the diode in the picture. I've got a decent Fluke DVOM so I should be able to measure this.

StarTech, I've been thinking about your seal/bushing part #. I'm wondering why the upper crank seal is leaking but not the bottom one. Maybe the bushing is bad as well. I just assumed that there was a roller bearing of some sort on both ends of the crank. I'm not clear on the function of the...

Ice is always tough. We had ice a few years ago and out power was out for around 5 days in a cold snap. I'll be thinking of you. I just ordered the pigtail. I'd still be interested in the measurements when you feel like it. Mark

StarTech, I did test for output voltage. I had AC to run the lights but no DC to measure amps with on the diode side. I may just cut the pigtail off and do some measuring. Now that I know that each winding is grounded to the frame, I can make some initial measurements. You must be south of me a...

How would you test the actual windings to see if just replacing the diode would be OK. I have a VOM. What should I see as far as resistance?

Looks like I'm OK on the numbers then. I thought about getting a diode. How do you attach it back into the conenctor since it looks like the diode is attached directly to the connector. I don't have any shrink tube either so that would add. I think I can scare up an aftermarket stator for around...

This mower won't charge. I have tested it and I'm not getting any power past the diode. I could replace the diode but I'm thinking about replacing the entire stator. I've been looking at parts diagrams and it looks like there are more than one that is similar to mine. It is a "Dual Voltage"...

The model is 13AK604G401. I have the original owners manual. I even have a VCR of how to install/remove the deck. I also found what I think is a schematic of this model. I want to think that it has something to do with the PTO interlock. I plan to look into this more soon. Should I have the...

That makes sense. It doesn't seem related to the belts since it happens suddenly. As I stated, I don't have the deck on and I need to fidget with the PTO lever to get it to run. How does the deck interlock actually work since the deck runs if you are moving or not. If it works in tandem with...

Thanks for allowing me to join. I have an early 2000' Yardman 604. I just got this to work on a month ago. The drive belts were not long for the world but they did work. I just purchased and install MTD branded 754-0467 and 8 from Rotary. Put them on this morning. I have gone over the...