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1.11. The gasoline engines use flywheel mounted 
rotors and engine mounted stators to generate 
A.C. current.  The current is processed through  
regulator-rectifier modules before being passed 
to the main harness of the tractor.     
See Figure 1.11.
      
1.12. Systems vary slightly between engine manufac-
turers, but principles of operation are compara-
ble. See Figure 1.12.
1.13. Charging system diagnosis: Flywheel charging 
systems can be diagnosed using the Briggs & 
Stratton shunt (B & S part # 19468) or inductive 
ammeter and DVOM.  Charging systems on the 
diesel engines are similar enough to automotive 
designs that an automotive type AVR tester (eg. 
Snap-On MT3750) can be a feasible alternative   
1.14. As with all electrical systems, do not neglect the 
basics: clean connections and good ground 
paths. See Figure 1.14.
2. COMPONENTS
2.1. The heart of the electrical system is in the dash 
panel.  It is some components are accessible 
from beneath the hood, others may be reached 
by removing the access panel. See Figure 2.1.
Figure 1.11
Kawasaki starter
Regulator
/ rectifier
 Charging
  circuit fusible
  link (40A)
Mag.ground
(kill) wire
Connector(raw alternator power)
Magneto
Figure 1.12
Regulator / rectifier (Kohler engine)
Raw Alternator 
out-put
Figure 1.14
Figure 2.1