Charging and Starting System
90-8M0050731 MAY 2011 Page 2B-17
Alternator Current Output at 21 °C (70 °F)
Engine Speed Current Output - Amps (± 3)
1000 28
2000 45
3000 50
4000 52
5000 53
Current Output Troubleshooting
Current output is low
Battery cables are loose or corroded
Defective battery (open circuit)
Defective alternator
Current output is high
Accessories turned on
Defective battery (internal short)
Defective alternator
Alternator Removal and Installation
Removal
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WARNING
Performing service or maintenance without first disconnecting the battery can cause product damage, personal injury, or death
due to fire, explosion, electrical shock, or unexpected engine starting. Always disconnect the battery cables from the battery
before maintaining, servicing, installing, or removing engine or drive components.
1. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery.
2. Disconnect the fusible link cable from the alternator output terminal.
3. Disconnect the excitation/sensing wire connector from the alternator.
a - Fusible link cable
b - Excitation/sensing wire connector