Proud New Owner of YM1610 2WD

[clemsonfor]

If u get the numbers u do Winston than that I. Correct!! I haven't messed with mine other than reading on the. Battery.but if one side is ground then wen I touch one probe to hot aide and have other on the block u should still get the 18v if ur ground on block is good right?

 

[winston1]

If u get the numbers u do Winston than that I. Correct!! I haven't messed with mine other than reading on the. Battery.but if one side is ground then wen I touch one probe to hot aide and have other on the block u should still get the 18v if ur ground on block is good right?

What you are saying sounds right but I only get ac voltage by touching the two probes. None when touching either probe to ground.

 

[Gooner]

Just back from work and first job was to check AC voltage coming off the Dynamo.

Tested at 1800rpm and reading is 25.4v AC. So I assume the dynamo is ok ?

Does this now point to a regulator issue or a bad battery ?

 

[clemsonfor]

regulator.

If your battery will sit for a few days and still read more than 12.6v its good. If it starts the tractor its good. IF the Alt is putting out greater than say 18-20v unregulated its good, the last thing is the regulator, which is the most common failed part.

 

[Car Doc]

I can add absolutely nothing to the advice givin all been spot on other than make sure the belt is not slipping and plus these guys know dynamos where as I know nothing about them so I can say welcome to the group! I have a good friend with a 1610 so could maybe answer some detailed questions about controls etc if the need arises he may have a manual also I can ask.:thumbsup:

 

[Gooner]

regulator.

If your battery will sit for a few days and still read more than 12.6v its good. If it starts the tractor its good. IF the Alt is putting out greater than say 18-20v unregulated its good, the last thing is the regulator, which is the most common failed part.

Thanks clemsonfor, I'll leave the battery standing for a couple of days and check the output.

 

[Gooner]

I can add absolutely nothing to the advice givin all been spot on other than make sure the belt is not slipping and plus these guys know dynamos where as I know nothing about them so I can say welcome to the group! I have a good friend with a 1610 so could maybe answer some detailed questions about controls etc if the need arises he may have a manual also I can ask.:thumbsup:

Thanks Car Doc - I've ordered a 1610 operators manual from Hoyes which should be here in a few days.

 

[Car Doc]

Welcome and sounds like you are off to a good start!

 

[Gooner]

Correct - I do have a gauge and just tested it using the method you (Winston1) and California described and the gauge did move when grounded - New sensor on order !!

 

[Gooner]

The battery still reads 12.4v after a couple of days, checked the alt output again and fine, so have ordered a new regulator.