Kohler 22hp had to replace flywheel and stator. Now have -2.3 volts at the b+ on the regulator at idle and - 10.8 volt at full speed. Replaced regulator with 3 used ones and 2 new ones and get the same. Tested stator per manual and stator is good. I'm at a loss. Never seen this before
Kohler command pro 22hp -2 volt reg
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First thing is to unhook the wires from the stator to the regulator, rev up the motor and check the AC voltage, should be well over 20 volts I think. One thing I've ran into are the magnets on the inside of the flywheel. Was this a new flywheel?
Flywheel magnets:
and much more fun to watch:
Flywheel magnets:
and much more fun to watch:
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As stated I do have the service manual. All stator test in the manual was done and passed ac volt is 22 vac at idle and 43 vac at full throttle. The problem is I have a -2.3 DC at idle and 10.8 DC at full throttle on the B+ terminal of the regulator. Replaced regulator 5 times just to make sure it was not just a bad regulator all 5 have same results
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Are you using the correct regulators ?
Did you make sure the regulator is grounded through the case ?
Kohler mount them in the plastic blower housing so you need a ground strap on one ( or both ) of the mounting bolts.
Did you make sure the regulator is grounded through the case ?
Kohler mount them in the plastic blower housing so you need a ground strap on one ( or both ) of the mounting bolts.
That B+ numbers at the regulator don't make sense unless you are not getting battery voltage at the B+ terminal from the battery. Without at least 10 volts at the terminal the regulator won't turn on. Try running a wire directly from B+ to the positive post of the battery and see what you get.