Ariens charging system

Don Gibson

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how can I make sure it is charging proper I have a Ariens S16, Kohler 16 hp
 

chjr69

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First make sure the battery is fully charged, over night on a trickle charger. Use a volt meter to check the voltage, then use the starter a couple of times and check the voltage. It should be 12.4 to 12.6 volts, start it up take it to a fast idle, let it run for a couple of minutes and check the voltage. It should be 13.4 to 14.9 at a fast idle and running for a couple of minutes. That is how a good charging system works.
The voltage numbers for it running is just a average as companies have there own specs.
Good luck
chjr69 :ashamed:
 
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